Madeira cake

Recipe for Madeira cake

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In this blog post I will take you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's go.
Madeira cake is a classic British sponge cake known for its buttery texture and delicate flavor. It gets its name from the Portuguese wine, Madeira, which was traditionally served with this cake. This recipe yields a moist and tender cake that is perfect for afternoon tea or as a simple dessert. The cake is typically baked in a loaf tin and has a golden crust with a soft, crumbly interior. With its rich history and delightful taste, Madeira cake is sure to become a favorite in any kitchen.

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Madeira cake details

Madeira cake, recipe Rating: 4.2
Number of votes:87 INGREDIENTS:

175g butter/margarine

175g caster sugar

3 large eggs

250g all-purpose flour, sifted

2 tsp baking powder, sifted with all-purpose flour

Grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven at 180 deg C. Prepare a greased 8 inch cake tin.

2. Cream together the butter/margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.

4. Fold in the flour, baking powder, lemon rind and juice into the cake batter.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.

6. Leave to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before turning the cake onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

7. Dust cake with some icing sugar. Decorate cake with lemon slices if you like.