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Easy Easter Cake Recipe

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Easy Easter Cake Recipe A Sweet Slice of Easter: Where This Cake Comes From The Easter cake tradition has roots all across Europe—each region putting its own spin on the celebration. In Italy, it’s Colomba di Pasqua. In Greece, Tsoureki. But this easy Easter cake is inspired by the classic British Simnel Cake—light, fruity, and topped with sweet marzipan. Traditionally made during Lent and eaten on Easter Sunday, this simplified version skips the complexity but keeps the celebration alive. 🧁 Easy Easter Cake Recipe     Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ cup butter (softened) ¾ cup brown sugar 2 eggs ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cherries, apricots) Optional: marzipan and powdered sugar for topping Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a cake pan (8-inch round is perfect). Mix dry ingr...
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Easy Long Finger Cake Recipe

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  Easy Long Finger Cake Recipe What is Long Finger Cake and Where Does it Come From? Long Finger Cake is a light, no-bake dessert made primarily from ladyfingers (also known as sponge fingers or savoiardi), layered with cream and often flavored with coffee or fruit. Originating from Italy, it's a close cousin to the famous Tiramisu, but much simpler and faster to prepare. This cake is beloved across Europe and Latin America, sometimes found at family gatherings or quick celebration dinners. Its popularity comes from how easy it is to throw together, even if you're not a baker. Ingredients 1 pack of ladyfinger biscuits (about 200g) 250ml heavy cream 250g mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese if in a pinch) 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup of strong coffee or fruit juice (depending on your flavor choice) Optional toppings: cocoa powder, grated chocolate, fresh berries How to Make Long Finger Cake (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Make the Cream In a large bowl, be...
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