Cherry Bakewell Simnel Cake

Cherry Bakewell Simnel Cake — a Macphie recipe. Uses Macphie Sensation Cake Mix 12.5 kg, Cherry Bakewell.

mixing time (1st speed, adding water and oil)
1 min
mixing time (2nd speed)
2 min
mixing time (1st speed, final)
1 min
baking temperature
180 °C
baking time
40-50 min

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Macphie Sensation Cake Mix 12.5 kg, Cherry Bakewell1000 g
Water425 g
Oil235 g
Marzipan

Method

  1. Add Macphie Cherry Bakewell Sensation® Mix to a machine bowl fitted with a beater.

  2. On 1st speed, slowly add the water and oil and mix for one minute.

  3. Scrape down and continue mixing for a further two minutes on 2nd speed.

  4. Reduce to 1st speed and mix for a final one minute.

  5. Deposit 350g-400g of batter into a paper case in a loaf cake tin and bake at 180°C (360°F) for 40-50 minutes.

  6. Remove from oven and leave to cool then cover with a layer of marzipan and marzipan balls. Using a chef's blowtorch, lightly toast the marzipan to add colour as shown in the photograph.

Macphie recipe. Quantities and method as published by the manufacturer for its customers; test the formula under your own conditions before production.

Cherry Bakewell Simnel Cake | Domson