Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Foodsimnel cakesim‧nel cake /ˈsɪmnəl ˌkeɪk/ noun [countable] British English DFa cake made with dried fruit that is traditionally eaten at EasterOrigin simnel cake (1200-1300) simnel from Old French simenel, from Latin simila “high- quality flour” ldoceonline.com