Madeira Cake A Classic British Cake Food

MADEIRA CAKE

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This classic British Madeira cake is often served with Madeira wine, which is how it got its name. Similar to a pound cake, it is commonly flavored with lemon and can also be served with tea or other sweet liqueurs. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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