Simnel cake recipes

Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Make a vegan-friendly version of a classic simnel cake this Easter so everyone can enjoy a treat. Use a kitchen blowtorch to easily achieve that signature burnished look on the marzipan

Celebrate Easter with our stunning simnel loaf cake. Hidden marzipan along with a toasted marzipan and cherry decoration makes this a showstopper dessert

Enjoy the flavours of simnel cake in this special spring-inspired old fashioned cocktail with marzipan flavours – garnish with an orange peel twist for citrussy notes

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter - based on traditional recipes

Lemon drizzle meets almondy simnel cake in this Easter traybake. It's a fruity treat that you can slice and serve with ease when entertaining

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

As well as the topping, the cake has a hidden layer of homemade marzipan mixed with ginger...

Don't choose between hot cross buns, Simnel cake and Chelsea buns - this ingenious Easter bake brings together all three

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares - all decorated with marzipan eggs

Looking for an Easter cocktail with all the spices of the season? This twist on an Amaretto sour has a splash of orange juice and a dusting of cinnamon to give you Simnel cake in a glass

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like simnel cake and a bakewell tart – great with a cuppa

These little Simnel cakes are really almondy, with pieces of marzipan in the mix - and they look gorgeous

Cherry cakes are one of the most popular cakes sold by baking experts, the WI. This one will be a guaranteed hit at any cake sale

A quick Easter tart perfect for friends and family

These cute oven-steamed puds with nutmeg custard are almost like blonde Christmas puddings

Celebrate Easter with a springtime seasonal bake. This classic simnel cake is packed with dried fruit and spices and topped with marzipan