This lemon drizzle cake is moist, tangy, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for any occasion, it combines the zest of fresh lemons with a sweet and tart drizzle, making it an irresistible treat.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 225 grams butter
- 225 grams caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 175 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 lemon juice for drizzle
- 2 lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 225 grams self-raising flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a loaf tin.
Step 2
Beat together the butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4
Fold in the self-raising flour and baking powder until fully combined.
Step 5
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk, and mix until smooth.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the top.
Step 7
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the granulated sugar and lemon juice for the drizzle.
Step 9
Poke holes all over the warm cake and pour over the drizzle mixture. Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing and serving.