Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
This Lemon Drizzle Cake is a classic, moist, and tangy treat that's perfect for any occasion. Follow this simple recipe to create a delicious and zesty cake with a sweet lemon glaze.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing the cake batter
- 1 Loaf tin For baking the cake
- 1 Zester For zesting lemons
Ingredients
- 225 g Unsalted butter Softened
- 225 g Caster sugar
- 4 Eggs Beaten
- 225 g Self-raising flour Sifted
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 2 Lemons Zested
- 85 g Icing sugar
- 2 Lemons Juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4.
- Grease and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, mix the icing sugar and lemon juice to create the drizzle.
- Once the cake is done, remove from the oven, and while still warm, prick the top all over with a skewer.
- Pour the lemon drizzle over the warm cake and allow it to soak in.
- Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the cake is still warm when you add the drizzle for maximum absorption and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 30000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.2mg
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