Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the middle. Grease an 8½ by 4½-inch loaf pan, then lightly coat with sugar, tapping out the excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, lemon ...

This is the cake you are likely to spot on a side table at the Crawley family’s afternoon tea in “Downton Abbey.” Madeira cake, named after the fortified Portuguese wine with which it was often paired ...

Thanks to creamy butter and tart lemon zest, Madeira cake is dense in texture but light, crisp and fresh in flavor. Essentially, it's quite similar to a pound cake, and as such, it's especially ...

James Martin’s simple recipe for making Madeira cake, will have you whipping up a soft, buttery afternoon treat in no time. With a hint of citrus this easy-going bake is a delight with a cuppa.