Vickys Easter Simnel Cake, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

The Simnel cake is a traditional British Easter cake that dates back to medieval times. It is often decorated with marzipan balls to represent the twelve apostles.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 150 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Vickys Easter Simnel Cake, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Gluten-free self-raising flour
• 100 gram Ground almonds
• 175 gram Caster sugar
• 175 gram Dairy-free spread
• 2 teaspoon Golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 200 gram Dried mixed fruit
• 100 gram Apricot jam
• 500 gram Marzipan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (fan)/170°C/325°F/gas mark Grease and line an 8-inch round cake tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free self-raising flour, ground almonds, and caster sugar.
3. Add the dairy-free spread, golden syrup, almond extract, and lemon zest. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
4. Stir in the dried mixed fruit.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cake is completely cooled, brush the top with apricot jam.
9. Roll out the marzipan on a surface lightly dusted with gluten-free flour.
10. Carefully lift the marzipan and place it on top of the cake. Smooth it down gently.
11. Use any remaining marzipan to create 11 small balls and place them around the edge of the cake.
12. If desired, use a kitchen blowtorch to lightly toast the marzipan.
13. Your Vickys Easter Simnel Cake is ready to be served!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.