Which type of cake is traditionally made at Easter?

Here's why:

* Origin: Simnel cake has been a staple of English Easter celebrations for centuries, dating back to the Middle Ages.

* Ingredients: It's a rich fruitcake with a marzipan layer on top, often decorated with 11 marzipan balls (representing the 12 apostles minus Judas).

* Symbolism: The marzipan represents the shroud of Jesus, and the 11 balls symbolize the disciples.

While other cakes like hot cross buns are also associated with Easter, Simnel cake is the most definitively traditional.