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by James Martin

James Martin鈥檚 simple steps for making Madeira cake, will have you whipping up a soft, buttery afternoon treat.

Cakes and baking

Storage

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.

Preparation

Madeira cakes are made using the creaming method. Lemon zest is folded into the mixture, which is then baked until golden-brown and springy to the touch. Allow the cake to cool in the tin slightly, then turn the sponge out onto a wire rack and set aside to cool completely. Decorate with lemon peel before serving.