Madeira Loaf Cake

29th June 2024

Timings

Prep Time - 10 minutes

Baking Time - approx. 45 minutes

Cooling time - 15 minutes

Total Time - Approx. 1hr 10 minutes

Serves - 1 loaf (8-10 slices)

* Timings are approximate

Get ready to discover another all time favourite with this quick and easy Madeira loaf cake recipe. This delightful cake is a timeless classic, perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, this cake is light, buttery, and subtly sweet. Its golden crust and soft, moist crumb will have you hooked from the first bite. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this Madeira loaf cake is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

Madeira Loaf Cake

  • 230g Plain Flour

  • 2 Tsp Baking Powder

  • 1/2 Tsp Salt

  • 120g Melted Butter

  • 100g White Sugar

  • 50g Light Brown Sugar

  • 55g Vegetable Oil

  • 2 Large Eggs

  • 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

  • 150ml Whole Milk

Equipment

  • Loaf Tin

  • 2 Large Mixing Bowls

  • Electric Hand Mixer / Whisk

  • Rubber Spatula

  • Bread Knife / Sharp Knife

Instructions

Madeira Loaf Cake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (gas mark 3), whilst you make your batter.

Grease a loaf tin with butter and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine 120g melted butter, 100g white sugar and 50g light brown sugar.

Whisk on medium-high for about 2 minutes, till light and fluffy.

Add 55g vegetable oil, 2 large eggs and 2 Tsp vanilla extract.

Whisk till well combined.

In another bowl combine 230g plain flour, 2 Tsp baking powder and 1/2 Tsp salt. Whisk till combined.

Sift your dry ingredients into your wet mixture.

Add 150ml milk to your mixture.

Fold in both the milk and dry ingredients using a rubber spatula. 

Pour your batter into your greased loaf tin. Bake on the bottom rack for 42-45 minutes. Insert a toothpick/small knife into the centre of your cake to check it’s fully baked - the toothpick should come out clean, meaning it’s done! 

Let your cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing and cutting into 8 slices. Cutting into your cake while it’s still hot can cause your cake to crumble and lose its shape. 

I like to have mine hot, paired with homemade custard and fresh sweet strawberries!