Madeira milk cake is a delightful dessert originating from the Madeira Islands, a Portuguese territory in the Atlantic Ocean. Itβs a moist and flavorful cake that typically features ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and sometimes butter or margarine. Hereβs a basic recipe for Madeira milk cake:
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or frost it with your favorite icing before serving.
This cake is perfect for any occasion and pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy!