22 April, 2011

Happy Easter


Every year I try to make a Simnel cake for Easter.
Simnels were popular in England through the Middle Ages. The name referred to the fine flour or 'simnel' used in special cakes. By the 17th century the recipe had died out but the name was preserved and was attached to a fruit cake baked for Mid Lent Day. This celebration became Mothering Sunday.
Finally the cake moved to Easter. It is decorated with 11 marzipan balls representing Christ's apostles (excluding Judas). There is also a layer of marzipan inside the cake.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter.
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4 comments:

  1. Once Upon an EquineApril 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Very pretty. Your cake looks much better than mine. That's an interesting history behind your cake. Happy Easter!

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  2. JacquelineApril 25, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks Once Upon. I love the way some of the food I make has such a long history. It's interesting to see how recipes develop over time and change names.

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  3. WhitneyMay 6, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    That turned out great! Very nice!

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  4. JacquelineMay 6, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks Whitney. Any excuse to make a fruit cake :-)

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