simmel-cake
Definition
Noun: A rich, spiced fruitcake traditionally eaten at Easter or Christmas, often topped with marzipan and decorated with eleven marzipan balls representing the apostles (excluding Judas).
Usage Examples
- (A traditional Easter fruitcake with marzipan.)
- (A festive fruitcake for Christmas.)
Advanced Usage
- "a simmel-cake tradition": the custom of baking or eating simmel-cake during religious holidays.
- The family has a simmel-cake tradition that dates back three generations. (The practice of making this cake as a holiday custom.)
Variants and Related Words
- Simnel (n): a synonym for simmel-cake, often used interchangeably.
- The simnel was served with tea after the Easter service. (Another name for the cake.)
Synonyms
- Fruitcake: a cake containing dried fruits and nuts, often used for holidays.
- Marzipan cake: a cake with almond paste, similar in texture and decoration.
Related Idioms
- "to have a simmel-cake": (rare, informal) to celebrate a holiday with a traditional fruitcake.
- They always have a simmel-cake on Easter Sunday. (They enjoy this cake as part of their celebration.)