It wouldn’t be EASTER without…
Chocolate simnel cake
We’ve added dark chocolate to this fruity classic to make it even more indulgent. Make it for the chocoholic in your life.
Serves 12 • Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins, plus soaking
125g dried figs, in 1cm chunks
75ml brandy or port
150g dark chocolate, in chunks
50g treacle
100g golden syrup
150g plain flour
1tsp ground cinnamon
1tsp baking powder
150g butter, softened
125g light muscovado sugar 3 large free-range eggs
for the decoration:
454g pack ready-to-roll marzipan 3tbsp
