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simnel cake

American  
[sim-nl] / ˈsɪm nl /

noun

Chiefly British.

  1. any of several kinds of rich fruitcake covered with almond paste.

simnel cake British  
/ ˈsɪmnəl /

noun

  1. a fruit cake containing a layer of marzipan, often coloured with saffron and topped with marzipan, traditionally eaten at Lent or Easter

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Etymology

Origin of simnel cake

1830–40; simnel, Middle English simenel < Old French, ultimately < Latin simila or Greek semídālis fine flour

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Well, if by any chance you do, then you'll probably have your topping all ready for Mary Berry's classic simnel cake.

From The Guardian • Mar. 26, 2013

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