Gluten Free Madeira Cake
This Gluten Free Madeira Cake recipe is a classic bake and one of the easiest loaf cake recipes ever. A simple vanilla and lemon sponge - perfect for using in trifles or enjoying a slice with a cuppa. It also makes a great base for birthday and wedding cakes!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 175 g unsalted butter softened
- 175 g caster sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g plain gluten free flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C / Fan 160C / Gas Mark 4. Line a 2lb loaf tin and set to one side.
- Add the butter, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one-at-a-time, beating with the electric mixer after each egg until combined.
- Mix the gluten free flour, baking powder and xanthan gum together in a separate bowl, then sift into the cake mixture. Beat again until the mixture is combined, adding the milk to loosen the batter as it thickens. You want the batter to be relatively thick still.
- Pour into your lined baking tin, smooth out the top and bake for 50-55 minutes. The cake should be golden brown and domed on top - don't be tempted to open the oven door early or your cake may sink!
- Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely before turning out of the tin and slicing up.
Notes
- Weighing Scales vs Cups: You can toggle this recipe card to convert the ingredients into cups – I have weighed each item individually to ensure the conversion is accurate as possible. However, I always recommend using weighing scales – these are cheap to buy and much more accurate. And in gluten free baking, a tiny variation can make a huge difference!
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos to guide you through how this madeira cake is made.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g
