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Madeira cake

A light, buttery, lemony British cake with a fine, close crumb. It holds its shape well, keeps for several days, and is best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

411 kcal per serving

Protein
6.8 g
Carbohydrates
42.4 g
of which sugars
25.6 g
Fat
23.4 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C (150 °C fan) and butter a 900 g loaf tin, then line it with baking paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
  4. Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest with a spatula, without overworking the batter.
  5. Add the lemon juice, then pour the batter into the tin and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out dry, then let it cool slightly before turning it out onto a rack.

Variations and tips

Lemon version. Brush the still-warm cake with a glaze of lemon juice and icing sugar for a crisp crust.

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