If you're looking for a refreshing and tangy dessert, look no further than this lemon drizzle cake recipe. This classic British cake is moist, zesty, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a tea party, a family gathering, or just craving a sweet treat, this lemon drizzle recipe is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
To make this lemon drizzle cake, you'll need the following ingredients:
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs, beaten
225g self-raising flour, sifted
2 lemons, zested and juiced
85g granulated sugar
For the icing:
150g icing sugar, sifted
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. This should take around 5 minutes using an electric mixer.
Step 3: Add the eggs
Gradually add the beaten eggs to the mixture, whisking well after each addition.
Step 4: Add the flour and lemon zest
Fold in the self-raising flour and lemon zest until well combined.
Step 5: Bake the cake
Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Step 6: Prepare the lemon drizzle
While the cake is baking, make the lemon drizzle by mixing together the granulated sugar and lemon juice.
Step 7: Drizzle the cake
Once the cake is out of the oven, leave it in the tin and use a skewer to prick the surface all over. Pour the lemon drizzle over the cake and leave to cool in the tin.
Step 8: Prepare the icing
To make the icing, mix together the sifted icing sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Step 9: Ice the cake
Once the cake is cool, remove it from the tin and place it on a wire rack. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake, allowing it to run down the sides.
Nutrition
This lemon drizzle cake serves around 8-10 people, and each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 420
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fat: 20g
Protein: 3g
Sugar: 45g
Salt: 0.3g
Conclusion
This lemon drizzle recipe is a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. So why not give it a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills?