Simnel cake recipes
Looking for a simnel cake recipe? We’ll show you how to make this Easter bake, as well as some delicious spins on the traditional recipe:
Classic cake: Learn how to make a perfect simnel cake, topped with 11 marzipan balls to represent Jesus’ loyal disciples.
Easy bakes: How about a simple simnel loaf cake? It wouldn’t be Easter without choc, so try our easy chocolate simnel cake. Becky Excell’s gluten-free simnel cake recipe is a delicious alternative the whole family can enjoy
Easter centerpieces: Impress family and friends with John Whaite’s sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut marzipan. The grown-ups will love this rich whisky and pistachio simnel cake.
Browse more Easter baking recipes, including our best-ever Easter cakes, desserts and lots and lots of chocolatey treats.
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Gluten-free simnel cake
Becky Excell's gluten-free simnel cake has glacé cherries and an extra hit of almond for a bakewell-tinged twist on this Easter classic.
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Simnel loaf cake
Our easy simnel loaf cake recipe is an ideal bake for the Easter weekend. It's delicious served warm, topped with apricot jam.
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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
Debbie Major's take on an Easter simnel cake is wonderfully light, laced with whisky and topped with a pistachio marzipan.
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Sour cherry and chocolate simnel cake with hazelnut marzipan
For a modern twist on a classic Easter cake, try John Whaite's chocolate simnel cake with sour cherries, choc ganache and hazelnut marzipan.
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Simnel cake
Edd Kimber's traditional simnel cake is decorated with 11 marzipan balls to represent Jesus's disciples – minus Judas who betrayed him.
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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 homemade marzipan.
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Chocolate simnel cake
As much as we love the classic version, this chocolate simnel cake is certain to make Easter extra special.
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