Golden Raisin Madeira Cake With Lemon Icing

• None None Golden Raisin Madeira Cake
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
• 3 None large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted
• 3/4 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 oz golden raisins
• None None Lemon Icing
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Few drops yellow food coloring

1. Preheat oven to moderately slow, 325u0b0F. Lightly grease and line the base and sides of a 4 x 8 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and zest together until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Using a wooden spoon, lightly fold in flour, almond meal and lemon juice until combined. Fold in raisins.
4. Spoon into pan and smooth surface. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the icing: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, juice and a few drops of food coloring to a runny paste. Pour over cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides. Set aside 1 hour to set. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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