Cherry and Marzipan Fruity Loaf

how_make

1. Start by preheating your oven to 160°C, 325°F or gas mark 3.
2. Then sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl, add the other ingredients, except the marzipan, and beat together with a wooden spoon.
3. Dice half the marzipan and fold it in.
4. Grease and line the bottom of a 900g loaf tin and spoon in the mixture.
5. Pop it in the oven for 1 â 1 ¼ hours.
6. Turn the cake out to cool on a wire rack.
7. Roll out the remaining marzipan, cut into thin strips, twist and arrange in a fancy lattice pattern over the loaf.
8. Put it under the grill until lightly browned, then dig in.