Madeira cake
With a refreshing hint of lemon, a slice of the classic Madeira cake is the perfect accompaniment for a cup of tea at any time of the day (or night!).
Serves: Eight
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 225g butter, softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 3 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup milk
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C or 160C for fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 11.5cm x 20cm loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper two-cm from the edge on the long sides.
2. With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and orange and lemon rind until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift half the flours over mixture. Fold until just combined. Add half the milk. Fold until just combined. Repeat with remaining flours and milk. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Smooth surface.
3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Turn, top-side up, onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of tea.