Zingy Citrus Madeira Cake

A robust sponge cake infused with orange and lemon zest, soaked in citrus syrup and topped with thin icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 368.1 kcals 3680.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 57.6 grams 575.8 grams
Fat 13.5 grams 135.4 grams
Protein 3.8 grams 38.2 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
10 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Caster Sugar
for the cake
200
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for dusting
75
g
Caster Sugar
for decoration syrup
150
g
Icing Sugar
for icing
Dairy
150
g
Unsalted Butter
plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
Fruits
2
piece
Oranges
finely grated zest only
1
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, finely grated zest only
1
piece
Orange
rind and juice for decoration
1
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, rind and juice for decoration
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 900g loaf tin with butter and parchment.
  • Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.
  • Fold in the flour, salt, and grated citrus zests.
  • Pour batter into the tin and bake for 1 hour, covering with foil after 40 minutes if browning.
  • Verify the cake is cooked when a skewer comes out clean and let cool in the tin.
  • Prepare syrup by heating 100ml water, caster sugar, and citrus rind strips until dissolved and translucent.
  • Brush the syrup over the warm cake and let it cool completely before removing from the tin.
  • Mix icing sugar with citrus juices to create a thin icing.
  • Drizzle icing over the cold cake and garnish with reserved rind strips.