How to Make a Simnel Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 140ºC.

   Prepare the cake pan by lining or greasing.
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   Step 2: Rub the butter in with the sugar.

   Add the eggs and beat through. ,,, Roll out a thin layer from some of the paste formed. ,,, Cook for 1 and 3/4 hours. , Use a wire cooling rack. , Push in a few sugared almonds.
   
   Place under the grill to set for a few minutes. , Items to decorate with include:
   Easter eggs, little chick toys, sugared flowers, Easter figures, etc.
   
   See the following photos for more ideas:
   Marzipan balls and chocolate eggs.
   
   Marzipan balls and sugar eggs.
   
   Singed marshmallows and little chicks.
   
   Marzipan chicks and fish.
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   Step 3: Add the flour and the chopped fruits.

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   Step 4: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.

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   Step 5: Mix the almond paste ingredients together.

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   Step 6: Place a thin layer of almond paste over the batter.

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   Step 7: Pour the second half of the batter over the almond paste layer.

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   Step 8: Place in the oven.

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   Step 9: Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

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    Step 10: Cover the cake with almond paste.

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    Step 11: Remove and decorate.

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