Easy Simnel Cake Recipe Mary Berry

Name: Easy Simnel Cake Recipe Mary Berry
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100 g (4 oz) red or natural glacé cherries; 225 g (8 oz) softened butter; 225 g (8 oz) light muscovado sugar; 4 large eggs; 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour; 225 g (8 oz) sultanas; 100 g (4 oz) currants; 50 g (2 oz) chopped candied peel; 2 lemons Grated rind of 2 lemons; 2 tsp (level) ground mixed spice; 450 g (1 lb) almond paste or marzipan (see notes); 2 tbsp apricot jam; 1 large egg (beaten, to glaze)