Simnel cake why 11 balls

A simnel cake decorated with 11 marzipan balls. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Here's a modern recipe[5]. Ingredients. For the almond paste: g. A traditional Easter fruitcake decorated with marzipan balls that represent the 11 Apostles (Judas was excluded.). Martha says: “Traditionally, a simnel cake is baked whole, with 11 balls of marzipan positioned on top to represent Jesus's disciples – minus.