Not all the supermarkets stock this spiced seasonal fruitcake (which stars layers of marzipan and is topped traditionally with 11 marzipan balls to represent the 12 apostles, minus Judas Iscariat), ...

Simnel cake, a rich fruitcake that originated in Lancashire, England, is a traditional Easter dessert. The following recipe is adapted from Jane Grigson`s latest book, ”British Cookery” (Atheneum, $24 ...

Easter falls this weekend and there are always lots of treats to try – from chocolate eggs to hot cross buns. But if you’re still enjoying baking during the pandemic, show off your skills with a ...

Sweeter and more spring-like than Christmas cake, with marzipan disciples assembled on the top, does this feast-day favourite merit a comeback, or will you be sticking to hot cross buns? Simnel cake ...

Simnel cakes have a long tradition in the United Kingdom, where they are associated with Easter and Mother's Day. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) Perspective by John Kelly The earliest reliable ...

Decorated with daffodils and packaged in what looks like a miniature hat box, this smart Simnel is straight out of Mr Selfridge. Sadly, the cake itself failed to deliver the necessary fruity oomph.

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The simnel cake is one of those lovely English traditions that make the rest of the world look at us a bit strangely. In earlier times a simnel cake would have been taken home by a girl in service ...

The cake is decorated with 11 marzipan balls to symbolise the 11 faithful apostles and sometimes has a larger ball in the middle to represent Christ. Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Lightly grease a 23 cm ...

Preheat the oven to gas mark 1½ (280˚F) (130˚C). Take roughly one third (9oz) of the home-made marzipan, then wrap the rest in foil and store in the fridge until needed to decorate the top of the cake ...