Gluten-Free Simnel Cake Recipe

April 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Introduction

Simnel cake is a classic British Easter dessert that’s been around since the 12th century. It’s a light, fluffy fruit cake that is covered in marzipan and traditionally decorated with eleven marzipan balls. It’s a truly delicious treat that’s perfect for Easter. But, if you’re gluten-free, you’ve probably been left out of enjoying this delicious cake. Fortunately, there’s a gluten-free version of this classic Easter dessert. Read on to learn how to make this delicious gluten-free Simnel cake.

Ingredients

For the cake you’ll need:

1 cup gluten-free self-rising flour
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon brandy or orange juice

For the topping you’ll need:

1 cup marzipan
½ cup apricot jam
2 tablespoons water
11 marzipan balls

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan with gluten-free flour.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract.

Add the gluten-free flour and mix until just combined. Add the dried fruit and brandy or orange juice and stir until fully incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.

To make the topping, combine the marzipan, apricot jam and water in a small bowl. Mix until smooth. Spread the topping over the cooled cake and decorate with the marzipan balls.

Serve the cake at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition

One slice of this gluten-free Simnel cake contains approximately:

249 calories
9.3g fat
41.4g carbohydrates
2.9g protein
1.4g fiber
18.1g sugar

Tips

For a lighter cake, you can substitute the self-rising flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour and add ¼ teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt.

You can also use any dried fruit you like in the cake. Try dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries or cherries.

You can also use any type of jam for the topping. Try raspberry, blackberry or strawberry jam.

Conclusion

Simnel cake is a classic British Easter dessert that’s been around since the 12th century. It’s a light, fluffy fruit cake that is covered in marzipan and traditionally decorated with eleven marzipan balls. This gluten-free version of the classic Simnel cake is just as delicious as the original. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can make this delicious Easter treat in no time. Enjoy!