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 in the ...

This is the cake you’re likely to spot on a side table at the Crawley family’s afternoon tea on “Downton Abbey.” Madeira cake, named after the fortified Portuguese wine with which it was often paired, ...

James Martin has shared his recipe for a 'buttery' afternoon treat that was 'perfect with a cup of tea'. The TV chef said the Madeira cake was a simple yet refreshing bake with a 'zesty edge'. Free ...