Made to a traditional recipe in Great Britain, this Easter fruit cake is smartly presented in a keepsake tin. Originating in the Middle Ages, simnel cake was traditionally made for...
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Made to a traditional recipe in Great Britain, this Easter fruit cake is smartly presented in a keepsake tin. Originating in the Middle Ages, simnel cake was traditionally made for the fourth Sunday of Lent, when the 40‑day fast would be relaxed. On this day, servant girls were customarily given leave to return home and visit their mothers, taking with them a simnel cake they had baked themselves as a gift. The cake is distinguished by layers of almond paste or marzipan, and is traditionally decorated with eleven marzipan balls on the top. Conventionally, these symbolise the twelve apostles minus Judas Iscariot, although some versions use twelve balls to represent Jesus and the eleven apostles. In modern times, simnel cake is most commonly enjoyed on Easter Day, making it a delightful treat for sharing among friends and family.
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Size & Additional Information
Tin 7 x 14.5 x 8.5cm
Net weight: 550g
Contains gluten (wheat), milk, eggs and nuts. May contain traces of soya
Suitable for vegetarians, not suitable for vegans
Made in Britain
Net weight: 550g
Contains gluten (wheat), milk, eggs and nuts. May contain traces of soya
Suitable for vegetarians, not suitable for vegans
Made in Britain
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Reviews
Overall product rating 4/5
By Mr Alan Taylor
15 March 2026
GBR
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Delicious!
By Miss Christine Slater
11 March 2026
GBR
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almond paste quite hard but the cake is lovely
By Ms Wendy Smith
13 January 2026
GBR
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we do not eat it until Easter
By Mrs Janet Nicolas
28 April 2025
Hertfordshire
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Small but delicious cake, moist and sweet and moreish!
By Mrs Maureen Hopkins
21 April 2025
Denbigh
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Beautifully presented and deliciously moist and fruity wiith not too much marzipan.
By Mrs Jane Saunders
16 April 2025
South coast
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Bought 2 one for me and one for my brother, my brother rang me yesterday and thought it was awesome and so did I very tasty lots of fruit. Certainly recommend. Thank you.
23 March 2025
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Found the the a little dry
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you found the Simnel Loaf Cake dry. Our customer service team will be in touch. Kind regards, Alice.
