Not all the supermarkets stock this spiced seasonal fruitcake (which stars layers of marzipan and is topped traditionally with 11 marzipan balls to represent the 12 apostles, minus Judas Iscariat), ...

Simnel cake is a light, spiced fruit cake that's usually decorated with marzipan. This Easter bake was traditionally created to celebrate Mother's Day, but soon transitioned into a way to mark the end ...

To make the simnel cake, start by preparing the batter: put the softened butter in a large bowl, add the muscovado sugar (1) and mix with an electric whisk to combine them. Gradually add the eggs ...