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 ...

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?

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 ...

Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin and preheat your oven to 170°C. Beat the butter and sugar until it has turned a pale colour and it is light and fluffy. Add the eggs slowly combining them.

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 ...

Line a 7-inch loose-bottomed cake tin with greaseproof paper and preheat the oven to 325ºF. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in each egg, individually, then fold ...