Comments on: Simnel Cake!

By: Angelica

Angelica — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:21:45 +0000

I made it . it was really good . Everyone liked it . Thank you for the recipe and all the details you shared.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:00:44 +0000

This is the first time I’ve ever made a simnel cake, I followed the recipe to the letter, I didn’t change a thing and it was absolutely delicious, thank you.

By: Diana B.

Diana B. — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:16:27 +0000

In reply to KFC. Orange and lemon candied peel. Mixed spice is usually a mix of cinnamon, cloves, etc. Americans call it allspice.

By: Florence

Florence — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:28:49 +0000

Could I use brandy soaked fruit for you’re recipe please,

By: Christine Thorpe

Christine Thorpe — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:54:59 +0000

Hi Jane. Could I use smaller tins for this, such as 6” or 3” tins? If so, how many would I get from 1 mix please?
Thanks. Chrissy

By: Lara

Lara — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:51:29 +0000

In reply to Dawn Tongue.

I made 2 one pound loaves from it and it worked perfectly for that so I think you’d need to double the recipe. One thing to note is that I did add more fruit which would have added bulk. I omitted the peel because I honestly can’t stand it and added more fruit and then a bit more for good luck. The cake is honestly delicious so go make it!

By: Dawn Tongue

Dawn Tongue — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:10:42 +0000

Hello darling. I was thinking of making 2 x 900g loaf tins with this recipe. Do you think there’ll be enough mixture? Thank you in advance. X

By: KFC

KFC — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:30:26 +0000

American here. Mixed peels of what? Mixed spice is what mix?

By: Janet Whitehead

Janet Whitehead — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:46:49 +0000

This cake turned out beautifully and I have had lots of compliments. However, I did not follow the recipe to the letter. I soaked the fruit in tea for a couple of days before beginning the recipe. Also, instead of putting a marzipan circle in the middle of the cake as is traditional, I froze the third of a block of marzipan and then grated it using a cheese grater into the mixture. The result was a very soft and moist textured cake. Absolutely delicious.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:14:54 +0000

Wow, my previous Simnel cakes have been a bit dry and I hate dry cakes but this recipe is PERFECT! Love it. Thank you Jane.

By: Katy

Katy — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:57:41 +0000

Can I use soft dark brown sugar instead?

By: Janette

Janette — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:07:27 +0000

Amazing Simnel cake recipe. Made it on Monday, it was supposed to be for the Easter holidays 😂 That’s not going to happen so making another one tomorrow. Beautifully moist and the spices are just perfect. Thank you for another wonderful recipe.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:01:31 +0000

If I halved the recipe, what size tin would i use

By: Jane's Patisserie

Jane's Patisserie — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:41 +0000

In reply to Emily. Ah yay!!