Simnel cake recipes

Whether you want a traditional Easter simnel cake recipe or something a bit different, let our collection inspire you to make this classic Easter bake.

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Gluten-free simnel cake

Best Easter cake recipes

Gluten-free simnel cake

Becky Excell’s gluten-free simnel cake has glacé cherries and an extra hit of almond for a delicious, bakewell-tinged twist on...

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Simnel loaf cake

Simnel cake recipes

Simnel loaf cake

Our easy simnel cake recipe is made in a loaf tin to keep things nice and easy. It’s delicious served...

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Mini simnel cakes

Simnel cake recipes

Mini simnel cakes

Martha Collison’s mini simnel cakes, made with cherries and almonds, are a bite-sized alternative to a traditional Easter simnel cake....

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Whisky and pistachio simnel cake

Simnel cake recipes

Whisky and pistachio simnel cake

Debbie Major’s take on the traditional Easter simnel cake is wonderfully light, laced with whisky and topped with a pistachio...

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Sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut marzipan

Simnel cake recipes

Sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut marzipan

For a modern twist on a classic Easter cake, try this chocolate simnel cake by John Whaite, with sour cherries,...

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Simnel cake

Simnel cake recipes

Simnel cake

Edd Kimber’s traditional simnel cake is decorated with 11 marzipan balls to represent Jesus’s disciples – minus Judas who betrayed...

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Pear and apricot simnel cake

Simnel cake recipes

Pear and apricot simnel cake

This fruity version of the traditional Easter simnel cake is made with apricots, pears and sultanas, and topped with nutty...

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Chocolate simnel cake

Simnel cake recipes

Chocolate simnel cake

As much as we love the classic version, this chocolate simnel cake – made with cocoa powder and chocolate chunks...

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