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Madeira Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 4
I came across this recipe when going through an old recipe box. It was filed under Christmas Specials . I probably haven't made this in over 30 years, but do remember that it was a yearly treat. I don't remember where I found it originally, but it's quite possibly an old Robin Hood recipe. Back then, I used to get a lot of pamphlets from RH. I'll have to make this again. Would be perfect for out cribbage get togethers. :D
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup fruit sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup candied fruit, finely chopped
2 teaspoons flour
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300*. Grease loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Add lemon juice and zest.
5. Mix together flour and baking powder.
6. Toss fruit with 2 tsp of flour, and fold into batter.
7. Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
By RecipeOfHealth.com