Madeira Cake

Directions

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   Method.
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   Preheat oven to 160C Grease and line the base and sides of an 8 x 20cm loaf pan.
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   Use an electric mixer to beat butter, sugar, lemon rind and cinnamon in a bowl until pale and creamy.
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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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   Add flour, almond meal and lemon juice and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
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   Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
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   Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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   Cool in pan for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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   To make the candied lemon, combine sugar and water in a frying pan over low heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
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    Add lemon.
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    Simmer, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until syrup thickens and lemon is translucent.
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    Gently transfer lemon to a lined oven tray to cool.
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    To make icing, combine icing sugar and juice in a small bowl to form a runny paste.
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    Pour over top of cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
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    Allow icing to set for 1 hour.
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    Top with lemon slices and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to three days.