Butter Madeira Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease lined tin with melted butter.
2. 2
   Sift flour and baking powder into processor and add all remaining ingredients.
3. 3
   Run machine for 20 counts.
4. 4
   Scrape down sides.
5. 5
   Run machine for a further 30 counts.
6. 6
   Transfer to prepared tin and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake at 160° C for 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Leave in tin 15 minutes before turning onto a rack.
8. 8
   VARIATIONS Seed cake = Add 2-3 tsp caraway seeds after scraping down the sides.
9. 9
   Orange Cake = omit vanilla.
10. 10
    Add 1 tsp orange peel.
11. 11
    Lemon Cake = Add 1 tsp lemon peel.
12. 12
    Chocolate Speckle Cake = Add 1 crushed Chocolate Flake Bar after scraping down sides.
13. 13
    Raisin Cake = Add 3 oz raisins after scraping down sides.
14. 14
    Spicy Cake = Add 2-3 tsp Mixed Spice with the other ingredients.