Madeira Cake A Classic British Cake Food

MADEIRA CAKE (A CLASSIC BRITISH CAKE)

Steps:

• Sift the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
• Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add one egg at a time, clearing after each addition. Then add a heaping tablespoonful of flour after adding 2 eggs (this will help the batter not to curdle). Repeat after another 2 eggs.
• After all the eggs have been incorporated, add the grated lemon rind, and then the remaining flour mixture.
• Fold in the flour gently. It's quite a dry cake batter, so don't panic if you think it's turning into a dough.
• Keep folding until the flour is evenly mixed in, and the batter is smooth. Remember, it is much heavier than a standard sponge or cake batter
• Spread the cake batter into a prepared 8" springform pan. Sprinkle the top with the teaspoon of sugar.
• Bake for about an hour and 15 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out dry when placed into the center of the cake. Allow to cool in the tin for about 15 minutes, then remove and place on cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
• Cut into wedges or slices.
• Serve with your choice of beverage.

MADEIRA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottom of a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan with parchment; grease parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in lemon zest. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.