Madeira cakes improve in flavour ... golden-brown and springy to the touch. Allow the cake to cool in the tin slightly, then turn the sponge out onto a wire rack and set aside to cool completely.

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 ... James shared his recipe on BBC's Castle in the Country. He ...

Priced at just £10, this is the cake dreams are made of. Baked from a light Madeira sponge and layered with a sticky strawberry jam, it sounds delicious. And to top it all off, it’s coated in a ...