Lemon madeira cake

For a light, refreshing afternoon treat, try this simple Madeira cake with fresh lemon zest and a tart crisp icing on top

Lemon madeira cake

SERVES

8

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

60

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 175g butter, softened

  • 170g golden caster sugar

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

  • zest of 3 lemons

  • 200g self-raising flour

  • 50g ground almonds

  • 1 tbsp milk

  • For the icing:

  • 200g icing sugar

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, more if needed

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