Easter Simnel Cake

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  Step 1

  Heat oven 130 degrees.

  Cream butter & sugar together until pale.

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  Step 2

  Add eggs.

  Mix well.

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  Step 3

  Add flour & spices.

  Mix to combine.

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  Step 4

  Mix in the fruit & mixed peel.

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  Step 5

  Roll out a circle of marzipan the same size as the tin.

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  Step 6

  Pour half the cake mixture into the tin.

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  Step 7

  Place the marzipan on top of the cake.

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  Step 8

  Place the remaining cake mixture on top of the marzipan.

  Bake for 2hrs 30 mins until cooked through.

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  Step 9

  Remove from the oven & cool completely in the tin.

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  Step 10

  Measure 11 pieces of marzipan approximately 20 g each.

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  Step 11

  Roll the marzipan into balls

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  Step 12

  Brush the top of the cake with jam.

  Place a slightly larger disk of marzipan on top.

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  Step 13

  Place the balls of rolled marzipan around the edge of the cake.

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  Step 14

  Place the cake under a hot grill for 1-2 mins until the balls of marzipan turn golden brown on top.

  Remove & cool for a few mins.

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  Step 15

  Cut & serve.

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