Madeira cakes improve in flavour and texture after one or two days, and so can be made in advance and wrapped tightly in aluminium foil until needed. This cake also freezes well. Madeira cakes are ...

Perfect with a glass of madeira or sherry, madeira cake is so good to have around at Christmas. As it’s denser than the average sponge, it is also perfect for trifle. Preheat the oven to 170C ...

The TV chef said the Madeira cake was a simple yet refreshing bake with a 'zesty edge'. Free from heavy buttercream fillings and icing layers, the cake has a denser sponge than its Victorian ...

And like other pound cakes, it’s best stored in an airtight container, or wrapped in parchment or foil, at room temperature for up to 4 days. It doesn’t need to be refrigerated. (In fact, the ...