Madeira Cake Squares

"Madeira cake got its name in the 19th century when it was served in the morning accompanied by madeira and similar sweet wines."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Madeira Cake: Beat the caster sugar and butter together until creamy.
  • While mixing add the eggs one at a time until they are well combined.
  • Beat the sifted flour in gradually until well mixed.
  • Finally mix in the lemon juice and zest.
  • To Bake: Preheat an oven to 160° C and grease square cake tin.
  • Spread the cake mix evenly in the cake tin.
  • Place the tin in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until it has risen, golden and is firm to touch.
  • To test if it is ready insert a thin knife or skewer in the centre it should come out clean if the cake is ready.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
  • To Assemble: When the cake has cooled slice it through the centre into two halves.
  • Spread the lemon curd evenly over the bottom slice.
  • Place the second half on top and spread the lemon icing over the cake.
  • Slice the cake into 5cm squares and place them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Alternatively you can simply dust the slice with a little icing sugar.
  • Lemon Curd: Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together until they are thick.
  • Place the lemon zest, juice and butter in a pan over a moderate-low heat.
  • Stir in the egg mixture and cook the curd slowly, while stirring it with a wooden spoon until it thickens.
  • Allow the curd to cool before using.
  • Refrigerate the curd in a sealed container until ready to use.
  • Lemon Icing: Beat the butter with the icing sugar until creamy, mix in the lemon juice until well combined.
  • The icing should be thick but of a spreadable consistency.

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