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Easter Simnel Cake - 1.5kg 8" Round Fruit Cake

Easter Simnel Cake - 1.5kg 8" Round Fruit Cake

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A Larger Traditional Simnel Fruit Cake for Easter Celebrations

Our 8 inch Traditional Easter Simnel Cake is a classic British fruit cake, handmade in small batches and baked especially for Easter. Designed for sharing, this larger Simnel cake features a smooth marzipan topping finished with 11 hand-rolled marzipan balls, following authentic Easter tradition.

This Simnel cake is alcohol free, with flavour coming naturally from luxury vine fruits and mixed spice, creating a beautifully balanced fruit cake that is ideal for Easter gatherings, family celebrations, or gifting.


What Makes This an Authentic Simnel Cake?

A traditional Simnel cake is defined by:

  • A rich yet lighter fruit cake base

  • A marzipan topping finished with 11 balls, symbolising the apostles

  • Its long-standing association with Easter

Our 8 inch Simnel cake is made to honour this tradition, without shortcuts or modern reinterpretations.

Handmade 8 Inch Easter Simnel Cake

Each 8 inch Simnel cake is:

  • Handmade in small batches

  • Made using luxury vine fruits

  • Naturally flavoured with mixed spice

  • Completely alcohol free

  • Finished with hand-rolled marzipan

The larger size makes this cake perfect for sharing with family and guests throughout the Easter weekend.


Cake Size Information

  • 8 inch round Simnel cake
    A generous, family-size Easter cake suitable for sharing and entertaining

Each cake is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely and in perfect condition.


Ordering Your 8 Inch Simnel Cake for Easter

  • Available for UK-wide delivery

  • Suitable for ordering in advance for Easter

  • Carefully packaged for safe transit

  • Ideal as a centrepiece for Easter celebrations

Shelf life: approximately 3 months when stored correctly, making this cake ideal for planning ahead.


Storage Information

To enjoy your Simnel cake at its best:

  • Store in a cool, dry place

  • Keep wrapped when not in use

  • Do not refrigerate

Simnel Cake FAQs

Is this 8 inch Simnel cake suitable for a family Easter gathering?
Yes. The 8 inch size is ideal for sharing with family and guests over Easter.

Does this Simnel cake contain alcohol?
No. This Simnel cake is completely alcohol free. The flavour comes from vine fruits and mixed spice.

How long will this Simnel cake keep?
Approximately 3 months when stored in a cool, dry place.

Can I order this cake in advance for Easter delivery?
Yes. With a three-month shelf life, this cake is ideal for ordering ahead of Easter.

A Traditional Family-Size Easter Cake from Grandpa’s Cakes

Our 8 inch Simnel cake is made with the same care and attention as all Grandpa’s Cakes — honouring tradition, using quality ingredients, and baking in small batches to ensure every cake is something special.

Whether you are hosting Easter celebrations or sharing with family over the long weekend, this 8 inch Simnel cake is a traditional centrepiece to be enjoyed together.


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Dietary information

- Dairy Free
- Suitable for Vegetarians

Ingredients

Sultanas, Currants, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Glacier Cherries, Sugar, Water, Eggs, Sunflower oil, Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate E500, Calcium Phosphate E341), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, Annato), Mixed Spice (Coriander, Cassia, Ginger, Nutmeg, Fennel, Cloves) Fair Glaze (Glucose Syrup, Water, Sugar, Gelling Agent, Pectins, Citric Acid, Flavouring, Marzipan (sugar, almonds, )

ALLERGY ADVICE For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain nuts.

Delivery

UK Standard 2-4 days = £4.99
UK Standard 2-4 days for orders over £50 = free

UK Express 1-3 days = £6.99
UK Express 1-3 days for orders over £75 = free 

For more details please visit our delivery page.

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A classic Simnel cake made the traditional way

Moist, rich, and sweet fruit cake baked to perfection, topped with rich hand-rolled white marzipan and decorated with 11 lightly-toasted marzipan balls. Naturally vegan and gluten free, with no added chemicals or preservatives, and dispatched fresh with a 3-month shelf life.

  • Baked with love

    Our cakes are made the old-fashioned way – slowly and in small batches at our Suffolk bakery.

  • Naturally delicious

    Made with the best ingredients and a naturally long shelf life without artificial colourings or preservatives.

  • Packaged with care

    Our cakes are carefully packed and protected for transit. Suitable for overseas delivery.

About Grandpa's

Our Grandpa Stuart’s cherished recipe is the stuff of (local) legend. What began as a first prize in the village fete baking competition has evolved into a small batch Suffolk bakery, producing Grandpa’s moist and tender fruit cake just like the day he first created the recipe.

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