Simnel Cake

Marzipan

• 1lb ground almonds
• 1lb Icing sugar
• ½

Mix the marzipan ingredients to a stiff paste and knead well; divide into three and roll out two of the pieces into circles eight inches in diameter. Put aside with the rest of the marzipan. To make the cake, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Sieve the flour, spices and salt together and add to the mixture; finally add the dried fruit.