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Simnel Cupcakes

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 cupcakes
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the soften butter with the sugar, and use a hand mixer to beat well to get a creamy texture.
  4. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In go the dried fruit and the juice that has not been absorbed, sifted flour and mixed spice.
  6. Use a spatula to mix everything into a batter.
  7. Line a muffin tin with muffin/cupcake cases - the batter was enough for 10 cupcakes.
  8. Cut a quarter of the marzipan out and roll 10 small balls/eggs.
  9. Quarter fill each case with batter, add the marzipan ball, then cover with more batter.
  10. 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.
  11. Leave to cool completely.
  12. Warm up the apricot jam to make it easier to spread.
  13. Brush each cupcake top with jam.
  14. Use a quarter of the remaining marzipan to form other 10 balls, the rest can be rolled to a ¼ cm thickness.
  15. Use a cookie cutter or a cup to cut out 10 circles.
  16. Top each cupcake with a marzipan circle and a ball.
  17. Place under the grill for a minute or so for the top to brown lightly.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.