Beat and Bake Madeira Cake

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Classic Beat and Bake Madeira Cake recipe for your next bake

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

383

Sugar

29g

Fat

16g

Madeira cake is a classic British cake that originated in the 18th century and is named after the wine that was often served with it. It is a simple cake that is known for its light, fluffy texture and buttery flavor. Madeira cake is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, and can be served plain or with a variety of toppings. This recipe is an easy version of the classic Madeira cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm cake tin.
2.	Melt the butter and milk together over low heat and let cool.
3.	In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4.	Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold it in along with the cooled butter and milk mixture.
5.	Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
6.	Let the cake cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Madeira cake is an easy and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.
It can be served plain or with a dusting of icing sugar, or even with fruit and cream for a more decadent treat.

CONS

This Madeira cake recipe contains a good amount of sugar and butter, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not necessarily a health food, this Madeira cake recipe can offer some benefits. The eggs in the recipe are a good source of protein and essential nutrients, while the vanilla extract may have antioxidant properties that can benefit heart health.

	125 g butter
	125 ml milk
	2 eggs
	5 ml vanilla extract
	400 ml flour
	250 ml sugar
	2 teaspoons baking powder