Simnel Cake

Ingredients

• For the cake
• 6 ounces butter, at room temperature
• 6 ounces golden caster sugar (or 3oz white sugar and 3oz light brown sugar)
• 3 pieces large eggs, at room temperature
• 6 ounces all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (alternatively, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
• 12 ounces dried fruit (such as sultanas, golden raisins, and currants)
• 2 ounces glace cherries
• 2 to 3 tablespoons orange zest
• 18 ounces marzipan, divided into 3, for the topping
• 3 ounces apricot preserves, to brush the top and sides of cake, and assemble the decorations
• For the almond paste (if not using prepared marzipan)
• 9 ounces white sugar
• 9 ounces ground almonds
• 2 pieces large eggs, at room temperature

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