Madeira Cake

Ingredients

• unsalted butter, softened175g
• caster sugar175g
• large eggs3 piece
• self-raising flour250g
• baking powder1 tsp
• Zest of 1 lemonAs needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F). Grease and line a loaf tin.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding a little flour if the mixture starts to curdle.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Fold in the remaining flour and baking powder.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Stir in the lemon zest.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and level the surface.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Madeira Cake works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.