Chocolate Madeira Cake Recipe
Chocolate Madeira cake is a classic Portuguese dessert that combines the sweet flavors of dark chocolate and caster sugar with a moist and spongy texture. The combination of these two simple yet delicious ingredients creates a delicious treat that will be sure to delight all who try it. Not only is this cake incredibly easy to make, but it has an irresistible flavor that will surely have you coming back for more.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 435kcal
Equipment
- food mixer
- cake tin
Ingredients
- 100 gram melted Dark Chocolate
- 100 gram caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 3 tsp Cocoa Powder
- 160 gram Self-Raising Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 100 gram Margarine Soft
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake tin.
- In a bowl, mix together the self-raising flour, caster sugar, soft margarine, eggs, and cocoa powder until all ingredients are well combined.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted add to the wet ingredients and mix together until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the milk until a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before removing from the tin and decorating as desired.
Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin.
- Ensure that the dark chocolate has completely melted before adding it to the batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the dark chocolate or else it can become gritty.
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding some orange zest to the cake mixture!