Beat And Bake Madeira Cake Recipe

Need a delicious dessert in a flash? This Beat & Bake Madeira Cake is your new lifesaver! Incredibly quick to mix, it's moist, tender, and requires no icing – perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings instantly. Get ready to impress with this easy, elegant cake!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 318.9 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Beat And Bake Madeira Cake

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Ingredients for Beat And Bake Madeira Cake

  • 175g (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 175g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 175g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

How to Make Beat And Bake Madeira Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes using an electric mixer).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and Madeira wine until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

58g

Carbs

9g