Madeira Cake Squares Recipe

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Madeira Cake Squares
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
835
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Madeira Cake: Beat the caster sugar and butter together until creamy.
  2. While mixing add the eggs one at a time until they are well combined.
  3. Beat the sifted flour in gradually until well mixed.
  4. Finally mix in the lemon juice and zest.
  5. To Bake: Preheat an oven to 160° C and grease square cake tin.
  6. Spread the cake mix evenly in the cake tin.
  7. Place the tin in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until it has risen, golden and is firm to touch.
  8. To test if it is ready insert a thin knife or skewer in the centre it should come out clean if the cake is ready.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
  10. To Assemble: When the cake has cooled slice it through the centre into two halves.
  11. Spread the lemon curd evenly over the bottom slice.
  12. Place the second half on top and spread the lemon icing over the cake.
  13. Slice the cake into 5cm squares and place them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  14. Alternatively you can simply dust the slice with a little icing sugar.
  15. Lemon Curd: Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together until they are thick.
  16. Place the lemon zest, juice and butter in a pan over a moderate-low heat.
  17. Stir in the egg mixture and cook the curd slowly, while stirring it with a wooden spoon until it thickens.
  18. Allow the curd to cool before using.
  19. Refrigerate the curd in a sealed container until ready to use.
  20. Lemon Icing: Beat the butter with the icing sugar until creamy, mix in the lemon juice until well combined.
  21. The icing should be thick but of a spreadable consistency.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 835.22 Kcal (3497 kJ)
Calories from fat 410.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.66g 70%
Cholesterol 250.72mg 84%
Sodium 268.8mg 11%
Potassium 127.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 100.29g 33%
Sugars 47.71g 191%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 8.31g 17%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 407.88 Kcal (1708 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.3g 70%
Cholesterol 122.44mg 84%
Sodium 131.27mg 11%
Potassium 62.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 48.98g 33%
Sugars 23.3g 191%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 7%
Protein 4.06g 17%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 1mg 11%
Calcium 29.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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