Madeira cake

Dense lemon loaf

Madeira cake is a British sponge cake with a dense, buttery texture, traditionally flavored with lemon.

The name comes not from any ingredient but from the custom of serving it with Madeira wine in the 19th century.

It rises with a characteristic crack on top: She served slices of Madeira cake with afternoon tea.

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