Easy Simnel Cake Recipe Mary Berry

Are you looking for a delicious, easy cake recipe to make? Look no further than this amazing Simnel Cake recipe by Mary Berry! This recipe is sure to impress your friends and family, and is perfect for special occasions. This recipe is perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or any special day you want to make something special.

Ingredients

To make this delicious Simnel Cake you will need:

225g (8oz) butter, softened
225g (8oz) caster sugar
4 large eggs
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
Zest of 1 lemon
225g (8oz) mixed dried fruit
50g (2oz) blanched almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons apricot jam
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

Instructions

The first step is to preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan), gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a tablespoon of flour with each egg to prevent the mixture from curdling.

Sift together the remaining flour and baking powder and fold into the cake mixture with the milk and lemon zest. Finally, stir in the mixed dried fruit and chopped almonds.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 1-1¼ hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Decoration

To decorate the cake, heat the apricot jam and brush it over the top and sides of the cake. Arrange the blanched almonds around the edge of the cake and sprinkle the top with caster sugar.

If desired, warm the brandy and brush it over the cake.

Nutrition

This Simnel Cake is a delicious, but not particularly healthy, treat. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 456 kcal
Carbohydrates: 59.8 g
Fat: 21.3 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Sugar: 33.4 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Sodium: 0.5 mg

This recipe is best enjoyed as an occasional treat and it is not recommended to eat it on a regular basis.

This Simnel Cake recipe by Mary Berry is a delicious, easy to make cake that is perfect for special occasions. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy!