Madeira Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (or 160 C. if it is a convection oven).
2. 2
   In a bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
3. 3
   In another bowl, sift together the cake flour, rice flour, and baking powder. Stir in the lemon zest.
4. 4
   Separately, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together.
5. 5
   Alternatively, add the dry and wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Line an 18-centimeter-diameter cake pan with parchment paper and grease it well. Pour the batter in and smooth out the top with a spatula.
7. 7
   Bake for 1 hour, then remove to a baking rack to cool. Garnish with candied lemons (optional) before serving.