A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. Celebrate Easter with our stunning simnel loaf cake. Hidden marzipan along with a toasted marzipan and cherry decoration makes this a showstopper dessert Put the mixed dried fruit in a bowl with the orange juice and zest and 1 tbsp water. Cover and microwave for 2 mins, then leave to cool completely.
Simnel cake is a light fruitcake that is an Easter classic and is often associated with Mother's Day. For the almond paste, place the sugar and ground almonds in a bowl. Add enough beaten egg and mix to a fairly soft consistency. Add the almond essence and knead for 1 minute until the paste is smooth and pliable.
There is such a thing as low-calorie cakes. And for today’s collection, I’m sharing with you 15 of them. Just because they’re low-calorie doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious. Trust me, each cake on this list will fill your tastebuds with joy. Whether you’re craving a light angel food cake or an indulgent chocolate cake, I have them all.
Mix the flour and mixed spice in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs together in another bowl. Preheat the oven to 170C/150C (fan)/Gas 3. Put the butter and sugar into an electric food mixer and beat for 3-4 minutes, or until very light and fluffy.