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Two slices of cake on a white plate with an orange slice on the side and the rest of the cake in the back.

Simple Orange Madeira Cake

Erika Marucci
Soft and moist, this simple orange madeira cake is delicious with a cup of tea and ideal for everyday baking or any occasion. Made with orange zest and a fresh orange juice glaze, it has a firm texture similar to a pound cake. 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 1 Loaf
Calories 2538 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - softened
  • ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Cake/pastry flour
  • 1 zest orange
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • Juice of half an orange

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease and 8 inch loaf pan and lightly coat with sugar removing the excess.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, orange zest and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, with one spoonful of flour mix. Beat well between each addition. Add remaining flour mix and mix just until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the top of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then transfer it on the cooling rack to cool completely.

For the Orange Glaze

  • In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar and orange juice. Add more or less powdered sugar until you get your desired consistency. Pour on the cake when completely cooled and before slicing. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

To store this cake at room temperature: Cool completely then store at room temperature for a few days in an airtight container so your cake stays nice and moist.
You can store it in the refrigerator tightly wrapped for longer storage or freeze it by tightly wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing it in an airtight container or freezer bag. It will last up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 2538kcalCarbohydrates: 363gProtein: 35gFat: 109gSaturated Fat: 63gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 802mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 3gSugar: 269gVitamin A: 3651IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 369mgIron: 4mg
Keyword easy dessert, madeira cake, orange cake, orange loaf, orange madeira cake
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