# Madeira Cake

A delicious and sturdy cake perfect for layering and sugar pasting.

- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 610 g soft unsalted butter
- 610 g caster sugar
- 9 large free-range eggs
- 150 g self raising flour
- 460 g plain flour
- 3 tbs whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla

## Instructions

1. Grease and line the bottom of 8-inch tins.
2. Mix plain and self-raising flour together.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together until super pale.
4. Add the eggs, two at a time, mixing well between additions.
5. Fold in the flour until just incorporated.
6. Add milk and vanilla extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins.
8. Level the batter with a palette knife.
9. Bake at 170 degrees for 24-26 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

## Equipment

- 8-inch tins
- Stand mixer
- Sieve
- Greaseproof paper

## Tips

- Bake in layers rather than one thick cake for a fluffier result and reduced cooking time.
- Use butter for greasing tins for better flavor, though vegetable oil spray is quicker.
- Add eggs two at a time and mix well in between each addition.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/-YDh4WEmK_E
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fca7599c-fb0e-430b-9f23-366f956d2f87
- Extracted: 2025-05-13

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