Madeira Cake

This is our most popular recipe of all time; a moist and delicious sponge that is firm enough to carve.

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This is our most popular recipe of all time; a moist and delicious sponge that is firm enough to carve and take the weight of sugar paste decoration. 

The card has lots of top tips including guidance on how to make an extra deep cake; tips for keeping your cakes moist, a diagram/ detailed instruction of how to correctly layer your cakes and instructions for icing with sugarpaste to create a smooth and professional finish.  The card also includes storage instructions.

The BRAND NEW revised edition of the Madeira cake recipe card includes a chart detailing exactly how much mixture you need to achieve a 4 inch deep bake.

Scaled for different sized tins from a 4 inch (10cm) to a 13 inch (33cm) with baking times.  Clear step by step instructions from lining the tin to putting it in the oven.

Have used several different size recipes and every one has always turned out perfectly. So helpful – tells how much sugarpaste to use for each size cake. This Recipe card never fails to impress.

— , 1st February 2018

Fabulous cake, easy to make, keeps very well. Every home should have one of these cards!

— , 1st February 2018

The instructions are so clear with all the measurements and cooking times for so many sizes. You can’t fail to produce wonderful cakes. My family can’t wait for me to make more.

— , 1st February 2018

A great base for covering and decorating, deliciously moist, keeps well and gives exact recipes for every size.

— , 1st February 2018

I have used this recipe card dozens of times and it has never failed me. The cake is always moist & tasty and my grandchildren say “Nanny’s cakes always taste great!” Need I say more?

— , 1st February 2018

Perfect result every time, just follow the method as explained and it cannot fail. It’s so light and tasty but still firm enough to stack for multi layer or double height cakes. Brilliant all-rounder!

— , 1st February 2018

I use this cake recipe for all my cakes (plain sponge) and always get amazing comments. Will not use any other recipe

— , 1st February 2018

I find this recipe very easy to make and I have made it with glycerine and without. My preference is with glycerine – it makes it so moist.

— , 1st February 2018

The best madeira recipe ever! My wedding cake would not have been the same without. Awesome for cupcakes too - very popular indeed. I don’t know where I’d be without it!

— , 1st February 2018

Another firm favourite in my family & so lovely. Use for cupcakes as so easy.

— , 1st February 2018

I love this recipe card! Spot on perfect every time and always have very lovely comments on the moistness of the sponge. Tip: I always use the glycerine.

— , 1st February 2018

This is my ‘go to’ recipe for cakes – completely foolproof and tastes delicious every time.

— , 1st February 2018

I having been using your Madeira & Rich fruit cake cards for many many years & have never had a fail, they truly are amazing, so simple to follow & wonderful cakes at the end of it, cannot wait to try my four new recipes & have no worries that these will be as much a pleasure to use as before.

— , 12th February 2018

This is my most used recipe card. My cakes turn out perfect every time, regardless of size. All of my customers give really good feedback when I use this recipe.

— , 2nd February 2018

The glycerine in the recipe makes all the difference to the moistness of the cake.

— , 2nd February 2018

This is my absolute ‘go to’ recipe and I also use it for cupcakes. Never lets me down and is absolutely delicious.

— , 2nd February 2018

First time making a Madeira Cake for me. Recipe easy to follow, cake turned out perfectly. I particularly like that on the back of the cards are exact quantities for all sizes for square & round cakes.

— , 2nd February 2018

Very good. It gives the different weights for all sizes of cakes so can be adapted for your own tines & requirements. Lovely cake & keeps well.

— , 2nd February 2018

Fabulous resource – cakes always consistent. How did I manage without this?

— , 2nd February 2018

This is a staple in my arsenal of cards – like the fruit cake card. As well as being easy to follow, you can adapt this to use for other flavours using Beau Stable flavourings. This card is a must for beginner bakers.

— , 2nd February 2018

This is my “go to” recipe. It never fails. It’s great for stacking and carving. Can’t wait to try the new flavours.

— , 2nd February 2018

My go-to recipe for just about every cake! I love the way quantities have been worked out for different-sized cakes. Never fails. Delicious.

— , 2nd February 2018

My go to recipe every time. Everyone comments on the taste every time.

— , 2nd February 2018

Unlike chocolate cake, this is a cake I do eat. It is simple yet delicious. It is the basis for many different flavour combinations and never fails.

— , 2nd February 2018

Two Madeira cakes made for today. One for my granddaughter aged 4, and one for a friend age 70. Same recipe, everyone said the cake was the best they had tasted- thanks to Annabelle’s recipe cards.

— , 27th February 2018

Salted Caramel, Vanilla Madeira and Luxury Chocolate Madeira recipes, all fantastic. They are my go to recipes now!

— , 2nd August 2018

Madeira sponge with homemade strawberry jam and buttercream. Your recipe cards are perfect and work every time x

— , 29th July 2019

Louise
Another successful bake 10 inch cake, I bought one of the belts for the tin, along with Annabelle's Madeira cake recipe and the belt I've had nothing but success.

— , 11th February 2018

Sandra
So easy to follow - even my cakes look good. It's really helpful to have quantities of ingredients for so many different sizes.

— , 25th September 2019

It has the measurements already on the card and every time I have made this it has come out perfect.

— , 25th September 2019

So easy to use + follow. Delicious.

— , 25th September 2019

Fantastic recipe, great bake always!

— , 25th September 2019

This is the card I use the most, I love the measurements for all of the sizes.

— , 25th September 2019

My go to recipe for most of my cakes, love the moistness + texture - its such a good cake.

— , 25th September 2019

This recipe card is 100% fail safe!!! I have used this and only this recipe for my Madeira cakes for 6 years now and get so many compliments about how soft and moist the sponge is. I have used this for wedding cakes up to 14” and have never had any issue with the measurements which are so handy, but that’s not all that’s on the card – there are little hints and tips throughout about how to get the best out of your bake. I wouldn’t be without this card in my collection!!

— , 11th February 2022

My absolute go to recipe that never fails. Very versatile cake that can be adapted easily using the favour variations card to create some truly yummy creations. It keeps really well too!

— , 12th February 2022

I have made this cake on many occasions and there is something truly wonderful about something simple. This tastes amazing every time and has the most beautiful light texture.

— , 10th February 2022

For somebody who has loved baking for years I had trouble finding the perfect Madeira cake recipe until I came across this one. It has clear precise instructions for various tin sizes and the guide is very easy to follow.

— , 6th February 2022

This recipe card is very informative and give you so much information, with step by step instructions also tips , the cake is so beautifully moist and delicious.

— , 6th February 2022

What can I say but another fantastic cake card recipe. Best madeira cake I have made and its used all the time.

— , 5th February 2022