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    Easy Madeira Cake Recipe

    Published: May 17, 2022 · by Radwa.

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    Incredibly easy Madeira Cake! A classic British cake flavored with lemon and made in a loaf tin with simple ingredients.

    It has a super soft, light texture and zesty, lemony flavor and is perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea! YUM!

    Whole loaf of Madeira cake is on a cutting board, and lemon is around.

    Madeira Cake

    Similar to pound cake, my lemon Madeira cake recipe is rich, delicious, and SO simple! Above all, my family LOVE it!

    I start by creaming the butter and sugar, mixing in the wet ingredients, folding in the dry ingredients, and finally baking. Ta-da, Your cake is ready!

    I prefer to flavor my lemon Madeira Cake with fresh lemon juice and zest for better results. I also like to line my loaf tin with parchment paper to take the cake out easily.

    Aside from tea and coffee, I like to serve this cake with Medjool Date Shake or Korean Strawberry Milk, and sometimes I top it with Candied Lemon Slices.

    Cut the madeira loaf cake into 2 halves.

    You'll Need

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    Flour. I use self-rising flour for a soft and fluffy texture.

    Ground Almond. With the presence of ground almonds in your cake batter, the loaf cake will become denser, moister and slightly crumblier. However, you may just use all-purpose flour instead.

    Lemon Juice and Zest. I like to flavor the loaf cake with lemon juice and zest.

    Butter. It gives the cake a light and moist texture.

    Caster Sugar. A fine granulated sugar that is easy to dissolve and sweeten the loaf cake.

    Eggs. I use 3 large eggs. Eggs allow the batter to rise as well.

    Vanilla Extract. For extra flavor.

    How to Make Madeira Cake?

    Steps 1, 2 and 3 of making the recipe.

    One: Preheat your oven to 170°c / 340°f and line a 2lb loaf tin tin with baking paper.

    Two: In a mixing bowl, mix together butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy.

    Three: Whisk in eggs one by one, and add in the vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice.

    Steps 4, 5 and 6 of making the recipe.

    Four: Now, fold in the flour, ground almond, and mix until combined.

    Five: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 50-55 minutes.

    Six: Allow it to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing it from the tin.

    Storage Tip: I store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4-5 days in the fridge.

    Eating a slice of the Madeira cake with a fork.

    Why do they call it Madeira cake?

    You may be confused about why Madeira loaf cake is called Madeira loaf cake if it did not originate in Madeira Portugal. Well, back in the days, before England served it with tea, people would usually pair the said loaf cake with Madeira wine.

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    Recipe Card

    madeira loaf cake on a serving board along with fresh lemons.
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    5 from 7 votes

    Easy Madeira Cake

    Madeira cake is an easy and simple British cake flavored with lemon. It is rich, soft and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or a snack with a cup of tea!
    Course Baking, Cake
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 292kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Loaf tin
    • Mixing bowl
    • Electric mixer
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scales

    Ingredients

    • 175 G caster sugar
    • 175 G Butter , softened
    • 3 Large Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1 Lemon zest
    • Juice of half a lemon
    • 200 G Self-rising flour
    • 50 G Ground almond

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 170c / 340f, and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking paper.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix together butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy.
      175 G Butter, 175 G caster sugar
    • Whisk in eggs one by one, and add in the vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice.
      3 Large Eggs, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 Lemon zest, Juice of half a lemon
    • Now, fold in the flour, ground almond, and mix until combined.
      200 G Self-rising flour, 50 G Ground almond
    • Pour the batter into the loaf tin and bake for 50-55 minutes.
    • Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the tin.

    Notes

    I prefer to flavor my lemon Madeira Cake with fresh lemon juice and zest for better results. I also like to line my loaf tin with parchment paper to take the cake out easily.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Bonnie says

      May 17, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      I used vegetable oil instead of butter, and the cake was perfect.

      Reply
    2. Alexis says

      May 17, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I liked how simple and delicious this is; I added some nuts for a crunchy texture.

      Reply
    3. Diana says

      May 17, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe is so easy to follow. Thanks I loved it!

      Reply
    4. Isabella says

      May 17, 2022 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for my breakfast with a cup of tea.

      Reply
    5. Eva says

      May 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love it; however, I usually make it with orange.

      Reply
    5 from 7 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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