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Mary Berry Marmalade Cake

Mary Berry Marmalade Cake recipe
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Mary Berry Marmalade Cake is a soft, buttery loaf cake featuring orange marmalade mixed directly into the batter and brushed over the top as a glossy glaze. The cake bakes into a moist, flavour-packed loaf with zesty notes and a beautiful golden colour.

Ingredients

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For the Loaf

  • 175g self-raising flour

  • 175g softened butter

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • 2 tbsp orange marmalade

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional, for stronger flavour)

For the Glaze

  • 2 tbsp orange marmalade (warmed)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the loaf tin

Line your loaf tin with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting after baking.

Step 2: Preheat your oven

Heat the oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional) to ensure the loaf bakes evenly.

Step 3: Combine all loaf ingredients

Add flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, milk, marmalade, and zest into a bowl. Beat until the batter becomes smooth, pale, and lump-free.

Step 4: Fill the tin

Pour the batter into the lined loaf tin and level the top gently for an even rise.

Step 5: Bake the loaf

Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Step 6: Warm the marmalade

In a small pan, warm 2 tablespoons of marmalade until glossy and slightly runny.

Step 7: Brush the glaze

Spread the warm marmalade over the hot cake immediately after baking to soak in and create a shiny finish.

Step 8: Cool and slice

Allow the loaf to cool fully before slicing to maintain neat, even pieces.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-marmalade-cake/