Madeira Black Cake

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.

About the Recipe

Madeira Black Cake is a dense and aromatic sweet, close to the universe of honey cake, but with its own personality.

Dried fruits, spices, and cane honey create a dark, moist, and festive batter.

Ingredients

• 400 g of flour
• 250 ml of cane honey or molasses
• 180 g of brown sugar
• 150 g of butter
• 200 g of dried fruits
• 150 g of candied fruits
• Cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

Preparation Method

1. Heat cane honey, sugar, and butter.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, and spices.
3. Add the warm syrup to the dry ingredients.
4. Add dried fruits and fruits.
5. Pour into a greased pan.
6. Bake in a medium-low oven until set.

Tips from Empório Portugal

• The cake improves after resting.
• Low oven prevents it from drying out.
• Brazilian molasses brings the flavor closer.

Possible Substitutions in Brazil

• Molasses replaces cane honey.
• Brazil nuts can be used instead of walnuts.

Pairing

Coffee, black tea, or Madeira wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.