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:
Heat oven to 180 °C/fan or 160 °C/gas 4.
In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.
Add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing to combine.
Slowly sift the flour into the bowl and mix well.
Finely grate the zest from 1 lemon and stir until combined.
Grease an 8x12cm loaf tin and pour the batter evenly into the tin, smoothing over the top.
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.
In a small bowl, mix the juice from 1½ lemon and caster sugar. Stir until a drizzle like texture forms.
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.
Leave the cake in the tin until completely cool before slicing and serving.
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!
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