Recipe for Simnel Cake

Simnel Cake is a traditional Easter cake. It has a layer of almond paste baked into the centre and a thick layer of almond icing on top. The 11 balls represent 11 of the 12 apostles - Judas is missing because he betrayed Jesus.
Recipe for Simnel Cake
Sat, 15 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Darina Allen

8 ozs (225g) butter

8 ozs (225g) pale, soft brown sugar

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