abstract:Simnel cake is a light fruit cake with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, one in the middle and one on top, that is toasted, and eaten during the Easter period in the United Kingdom, Ireland and some other countries. It was originally made for the middle Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday; also known as Refreshment Sunday, Mothering Sunday, Sunday of the Five Loaves, and Simnel Sunday - after the cake.
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a fruit cake containing a layer of marzipan, often coloured with saffron and topped with marzipan, traditionally eaten at Lent or Easter 重油水果蛋糕
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Afternoon tea at the swanky-and-sleek MO Bar will get an Easter touch April 6 through 9, when guests can help themselves to an elaborate holiday dessert buffet including hand-painted chocolate eggs, custard tarts sprinkled with currants and traditional British treats of the season, such as hot cross buns and marzipan-covered Simnelcake.