Any Cake Bakers Out There?

[soapnumpty]

I've tried making a Madeira cake this morning, but it hasn't risen at all. The cake is basically the same height as the mixture was when I put it in the oven. What did I do wrong? I've just eaten some and it tastes fine and is spongey, just very flat!

I whisked the butter and sugar together using an electric whisk, then beat in the eggs by hand. Then folded in the self raising flour by hand. I didn't open the door whilst it was cooking.

Any ideas?

[coccinelle]

I often add some bi-carb to the mix which helps it rise better.

[lilacben]

Sounds like there wasnt enough air going into it. When you added the eggs did you add a spoonful of flour with each egg.?

[bookbinder]

My wife's suggestion: perhaps your oven wasn't hot enough when you put the cake in.

[soapnumpty]

Thanks for your replies. Lilacben, I added a tablespoon of flour with the last egg which is what the recipe said. Do you think I should add a spoonful with each egg?

I'm going to try again later in the week, so I'll try all your suggestions and see what happens.

Thanks

[mazie]

Oven temp may be the problem or over beating the eggs

[soapnumpty]

The oven was on 180.

[lilacben]

Sorry being so long before I answer. I always put in egg and flour until egg all gone then add the rest of the flour. Try using your mixer to add the egss/flour.
Put into a preheated oven, Good luck Brenda