Olive Oil And Quince Paste Madeira Cake Recipe

Name: Olive Oil And Quince Paste Madeira Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, zest of finely grated; 1 orange, zest of finely grated; 150 g caster sugar; 1 1/2 cups plain flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 150 ml light olive oil; 3 eggs; 1 orange, juice of; 150 g firm quince paste, diced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven 175u00b0C and grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper (about a 1 Litre capacity).
2
Place the orange and lemon zest with the caster sugar in the mixing bowl. Rub the zest into the sugar until most of the sugar has turned into a nice lemony colour (this infuses the sugar with the citrus oil).
3
Stir in the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs and orange juice.
5
Beat the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
6
Spoon a third of the batter into the loaf tin and scatter over about half the diced quince paste. Spoon another third of the batter, scatter some more quince paste over then pour the remaining mixture over the top.
7
Bake for 10 minutes then dot more quince paste over the top.
8
Bake for a further 30 minutes or until it's well risen and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
9
Remove from oven and allow the cake to completely cool in the tin.
10
Dust the top with icing sugar and serve with a dollop of marscarpone and fresh orange slices. Store the cake in an airtight container (it'll keep for a week).

784

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, zest of finely grated, 1 orange, zest of finely grated, 150 g caster sugar, 1 1/2 cups plain flour, and more.

Yes, Olive Oil And Quince Paste Madeira Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Oil And Quince Paste Madeira Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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