Simnel Cupcakes
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Simnel Cupcakes
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Simnel Cupcakes, a delicious twist on the classic Easter cake recipe, but so much quicker and easier to make. A light sponge packed with dried fruit and hidden marzipan eggs, and topped with a layer of marzipan and marzipan balls- this really is the ultimate Spring treat. Perfect for Mother's Day too.
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Ingredients
- 150 g butter
- 150 g self-rising flour
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 175 g mixed dried fruit
- Juice from 2 oranges
- ½ teaspoon mixed spice
- 2 tablespoon apricot jam
- 500 g yellow marzipan
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Instructions
- Mix the dried fruit with the orange juice, and simmer on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes for the fruit to soak up some of the juice.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the soften butter with the sugar, and use a hand mixer to beat well to get a creamy texture.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- In go the dried fruit and the juice that has not been absorbed, sifted flour and mixed spice.
- Use a spatula to mix everything into a batter.
- Line a muffin tin with muffin/cupcake cases - the batter was enough for 10 cupcakes.
- Cut a quarter of the marzipan out and roll 10 small balls/eggs.
- Quarter fill each case with batter, add the marzipan ball, then cover with more batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes until golden and firm to touch, and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Leave to cool completely.
- Warm up the apricot jam to make it easier to spread.
- Brush each cupcake top with jam.
- Use a quarter of the remaining marzipan to form other 10 balls, the rest can be rolled to a ¼ cm thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter or a cup to cut out 10 circles.
- Top each cupcake with a marzipan circle and a ball.
- Place under the grill for a minute or so for the top to brown lightly.
Notes
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- Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
439IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 439IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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