Madeira Cake

I came across this recipe when going through an old recipe box. It was filed under "Christmas Specials". I probably haven't made this in over 30 years, but do remember that it was a yearly treat. I don't remember where I found it originally, but it's quite possibly an old Robin Hood recipe. Back then, I used to get a lot of pamphlets from RH. I'll have to make this again. Would be perfect for out cribbage get togethers. :D

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, room temperature
• 1  cup  fruit sugar
• 4  eggs, room temperature
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup  candied fruit, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300*. Grease loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Add lemon juice and zest.
5. Mix together flour and baking powder.
6. Toss fruit with 2 tsp of flour, and fold into batter.
7. Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tests done.