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One of the loveliest things about doing this blog is the new friends it has brought me into contact with – and two of them have a big hand in this video. Firstly I have got to know Abi at The Cake Nest (www.thecakenest.co.uk). She makes truly lovely cakes and it was during a chat with her this week that the idea came up to do Simnel cake on the blog. This recipe is her version of this classic cake. I can confirm it is absolutely delicious – and making muffin sized cakes makes them even more moreish than “big” version. The other “star” of this video is Hayley Jones, a herbalist from Hythe. She made Archie a monkey, complete with a “My Daddy Cooks” apron. Archie is so in love with him that he refuses to cook without him now!
Makes 10-12 large muffins
Preheat oven to gas 4 (180C/350F)
100g Butter
100g Caster Sugar
2 Eggs
150g Plain Flour
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp grated Nutmeg
250g Chopped Dried Mixed Fruit
Finely grated zest of half a lemon
100g marzipan rolled into large pea sized balls
Yum!These look great. We love it when you do cakes! Loved the “WOW!” from Archie when you opened the oven….exactly what my 2 year old says when cakes are around. How do you stop Archie eating all the cake mix? We usually have tantrums at the putting the cake in the tin stage because I wont let Noah eat the mixture! Anyway off to get the ingredients to make these – thanks
They look lovely and another lovely video.
Will be trying these out at the weekend.
These look yummy – can’t wait to taste one. Shame they all got eaten yesterday Hope I win the draw.
Archie – as fab as ever!
Hx
I am Italian, I have been living in London for quite a while now, but I have never heard of Simnel Cakes! I will try this recipe this week-end. Archie is so lovely, his “WOW” at the end of the video made me smile
These look fantastic
Fingers crossed!
Another great video Nick! And glad to see you are a staunch supporter of the 5 second rule! However..not enough marzipan for my liking
More marzipan less cake….:-)
And they must grow big peas around your way!!!
Oh Nick – your Simnel cakes look great and I will certainly be making them for Easter tea-time – but that boy! I was so busy watching him wrinkle his nose and listening to him “Push” the marzipan balls in, even telling us to bake them for 25mins – that I missed much of what you said. But good excuse to watch the vid again.
Yum!Yum!Going to try these this weekend.All my other attempts at Archie’s recipes have been successful so far!
You’ve just saved me from having to look up a Simnel cake recipe for when the family come to visit on Easter Sunday – mini ones are a much better idea as the kids can go on a hunt for them!
Well I have to join in the fun don’t I?! They do look rather scrumptious!!
Another brilliant video starring ….. Archie! (Sorry Nick.) I don’t have kids but I’d love one like Archie – awww, he is just so adorable!!
PS: I’m sure the cakes are good too.
Another fantastic video Nick and Archie! Thanks for sharing the recipe, will certainly give them a try soon… but fingers crossed, will win one of yours
Wow Nick and Archie – those cakes look scrummy! I’m glad arsenal monkey is enjoying his new home, and I hope he helped out with the cooking! (And that washing up!!)
they look yummy – must bake some myself
Hi Nick- Abi told me about your site and I have to say great cake- but fab kid! Archie can come and bake with me anytime!!
This is my first visit to your site and I have to say ‘I’ll be back’
I have been doing a lot of baking since receiving lots of bakeware for Christmas and I love the sound of these, anything with marzipan gets my vote!
Hi Sue, good to have you here!! Yes, the cakes are delicious, especially with the marzipan!! Look forward to seeing you back here again…
just made these, caught a little bit on the top but no worries, and though I said bye bye marzipan balls and tucked them right in they sort of exploded out into a yellowy streak on top of each bun. Just had to try one – it would have been rude not to – and it was delicious. Now I don’t feel like eating any supper… Thanks Nick and Archie. Artichoke and carrot soup next – hop hop..
Great video! Archie is fab! Will definitely give them a go. Happy Easter!
Thanks Lisa, I hope they go down well! Belatedly Happy Easter to you too!
i’ve just caught up on the last few videos having been away from the computer for a bit. this one is brilliant. his cry for help with the apron and the “wow” are both very familiar!! i love that they are so easy to please in the kitchen! i’ve been called super mummy in the kitchen a few times now
Absolutely Laura, who needs expensive “wow” toys when just a bit of helping in the kitchen can have double the impact and effect! I have yet to be called super daddy though!!
Just discovered your website after reading an article in Top Sante magazine. Mentioned you in a little article I wrote in our local parish magazine, directing locals to your blog. If all dads were able to get their little ones engaged in cooking at an early age, maybe takeaways would be a thing of the past and we could all look forward to a future of happy healthy kids, becoming healthy adults who can pass on these skills to the next generation. You should tell primary schools about your blog and maybe the children could all cook together and bring home their treats. Well done Nick for not dumping your child in front of a kids video …your relationship with Archie will be priceless as he grows. Ye reaps what ye sow…. Thanks, Gina, a busy mum of two from Devon. ps Yummy cakes x
thanks so much Gina for your very kind comments – and for spreading the word too! You are right, the main thing here how cooking together builds our relationship together. It’s great quality time… and yes, I do believe that if we engage kids in the whole process of cooking, it can only be a good thing. Thanks again and I hope you continue to enjoy the videos!! x
They look yummy! When we've finished eating our big simnel cake, I think these will have to be tested…
Hi just stumbled over your website as i was looking for inspiration in the kitchen !!!! and i have to say absolutely brilliant and i haven't stopped laughing at your little helper ! he is a star !
tried your quick recipe for shepherds pie and wow 40 mins all preped and cooked superb !
I will be watching all your blogs with interest and a bowl of popcorn for the archie show !!!
thanks nick and keep up the good cooking !
mike a busy dad from rugby !