Orange & Sultana Madeira Cake
This Madeira cake recipe is very easy to make, delicious and trusted! This is not the most traditional recipe but it is light, soft, moist with a firm texture - made using oil instead of butter. Perfect for everyday baking or can be decorated for occasions.
Servings:
10
yield(s)
Prep Time:
15
mins
Cook Time:
45
mins
Total Time:
60
mins
Ingredients
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150
g
caster sugar
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200
ml
vegetable oil
-
1
tsp
vanilla essence
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200
ml
freshly squeezed orange juice
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2
oranges
(zest only)
-
3
eggs
(beaten)
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100
g
sultanas
-
360
g
self raising flour
-
1
tsp
baking powder
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6 - grease and line a 23cm springform cake tin.
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Place the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, orange juice, zest and eggs into a mixer and mix for 2-3 minutes on medium speed, until well combined. Now add the sultanas and mix through.
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Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and gently fold through until fully combined. Pour into the prepared cake tin.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool for 5 minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!