I am a fan of cheesecake, of any kind of cake to be honest, but today I wanted to make a cake that had a soft, crumbling base. Simple but definitely not boring. Adding almonds and lemon zest is a very Italian thing to do, so sometimes you just shouldn't fight what your mother taught you about … [Read more...]
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Marzipan Simnel Cake – an English Easter Classic
April 6, 2009 by · 1 Comment
To all baking goddesses out there, here is my version of a very classic English Easter treat - the Simnel Cake. I have to be honest I found the pronunciation of this cake quite challenging. For some reason my 's' sound is always too long and people never quite understand what I'm talking about! … [Read more...]
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