to decorate How to make Madeira cake Start by preheating the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Then, grease a round cake tin (18cm/7in) with a little butter. Next, line the base with greaseproof paper and ...

Directions 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 ...

Madeira cakes improve in flavour and texture after one or two days, and so can be made in advance and wrapped tightly in aluminium foil until needed. This cake also freezes well. Madeira cakes are ...

Perfect with a glass of madeira or sherry, madeira cake is so good to have around at Christmas. As it’s denser than the average sponge, it is also perfect for trifle. Preheat the oven to 170C ...

The TV chef said the Madeira cake was a simple yet refreshing bake with a 'zesty edge'. Free from heavy buttercream fillings and icing layers, the cake has a denser sponge than its Victorian ...

Bolo de mel is the oldest Madeiran cake dating from the 15th century. Did the Sloopers get to taste it when they landed in Madeira?

James Martin has shared his recipe for a 'buttery' afternoon treat that was 'perfect with a cup of tea'. The TV chef said the Madeira cake was a simple yet refreshing bake with a 'zesty edge'. Free ...