Simnel Cake is popular in the U.K. It is traditionally decorated with a circle of eleven or twelve almond paste “eggs,” representing the twelve apostles. (The one missing is Judas.) This recipe was adapted from the one given to me by my British mother-in-law.
This classic cake is made in a cast iron pan. The banana, butter and sugar topping is amazing, especially the crunchy bits that get caramelized. Terrific served on its own, even better with vanilla ice cream
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Classic recipe: French Apple Cake A springform pan is needed for this recipe. Adapted from David Lebovitz’s French Apple Cake recipe. Ingredients 3/4 cup (110g) flour 3/4 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 4 large apples (a