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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Name: Lemon Drizzle Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Butter 225g; Caster sugar 225g; Eggs 4; Self-rising flour 225g; Lemon zest 1 lemon; Lemon juice from 1 ½ lemons; Caster sugar 85g

The Easiest Lemon Cake Recipe

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1h 5m
Serves 10
Easy
180 °C
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Ingredients

	For the cake:
	225g Butter unsalted , softened
	225g Caster sugar
	4 Eggs
	225g Self-rising flour
	1 lemon Lemon zest finely grated
	For the drizzle topping:
	from 1 ½ lemons Lemon juice
	85g Caster sugar

Nutritional information

399

calories

21g

fat

50g

carbohydrates

protein

33g

sugar

fiber

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

For the cake:
225g Butter
unsalted , softened
225g Caster sugar
4 Eggs
225g Self-rising flour
1 lemon Lemon zest
finely grated
For the drizzle topping:
from 1 ½ lemons Lemon juice
85g Caster sugar

Lemon Drizzle Cake

I’m not a huge baker or dessert maker and that’s why this Lemon Drizzle Cake is my favorite recipe choice for when I host a birthday party or need to deliver a cake dessert.

It’s a really simple recipe that serves a very impressive slice of cake, no one would know you’re not the greatest baker. A lemon, sugar cake base with a lemon and sugar drizzle frosting soaked through. Easy-Peasy-Lemon-Squeezy!

To make Lemon Drizzle Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Lemon Drizzle Cake?

Steps to make Lemon Drizzle Cake

1	Preheat oven	5
Heat oven to 180 °C/fan or 160 °C/gas 4.
2	Beat the butter and sugar	5
In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.
3	Add eggs	5
Add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing to combine.
4	Add flour	2
Slowly sift the flour into the bowl and mix well.
5	Add lemon zest	3
Finely grate the zest from 1 lemon and stir until combined.
6	Prepare batter to bake	2
Grease an 8x12cm loaf tin and pour the batter evenly into the tin, smoothing over the top.
7	Bake cake	40
Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin.
8	Prepare drizzle	3
In a small bowl, mix the juice from 1½ lemon and caster sugar. Stir until a drizzle like texture forms.
9	Drizzle cake	5
Using a skewer or fork, prick holes all over the cake and pour the drizzle over, letting the juice sink in and the sugar harden, for a crisp topping.
10	Serve
Leave the cake in the tin until completely cool before slicing and serving.
11	Store
This cake stays fresh for 3-4 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to one month.

This Lemon Drizzle Cake is the easiest baked cake recipe there is. Ready in an hour, with just a handful of ingredients, making impressive desserts is now at your fingertips! Let your juices flow and share your lemon drizzle creations with us! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own pictures and posts!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!