Lemon Drizzle Slices

Lemon Drizzle Slices

sweet yet tart lemon cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 355 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (42 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the cake:

For the drizzle topping:

For the icing:

To garnish:

Nutritional Information

236
kcal
6g
fat
3g
saturates
43g
carbs
2g
protein
1g
fibre
Lemon Drizzle Slices

Recipe Description

This recipe Lemon Drizzle Slices is one of my go-to baking recipes. I absolutely love the sweet yet tart combination of ingredients. It is a very versatile cake too. Sometimes I just add the drizzle topping, but if I am feeling fancy or I’m in the mood for more sweetness, I make a white icing which I pour over the cooled cake and leave to set before serving.

I start by making the actual cake. To do this, I beat butter and sugar together before adding eggs, flour, baking powder, lemon zest, lemon curd and milk. I pour this simple cake mixture into a cake pan and bake in the oven. While the cake is baking, I prepare the drizzle topping and icing and have them ready to go once the cake is cooked and cooled.

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

Ingredients for Lemon Drizzle Slices

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F. Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine butter and sugar

    5 min
    Step 2 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Beat 70 grams of butter and 120 grams of sugar together with an electric mixer until they are fluffy and pale.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs

    3 min
    Step 3 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Break two eggs into the mixture and beat well until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining ingredients

    3 min
    Step 4 - Lemon Drizzle SlicesStep 4 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Add 140 grams of self-raising flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, the zest 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon curd and 2 tablespoons of full-fat milk. Combine using a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are mixed together.

  5. 5

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 5 - Lemon Drizzle SlicesStep 5 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Transfer the cake mixture to the pan and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Make the drizzle

    2 min
    Step 6 - Lemon Drizzle SlicesStep 6 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Combine 30 grams of granulated sugar and the juice of 1 lemon in a small jug or bowl. Pour this mixture over the hot cake and leave to cool in the tin.

  7. 7

    Prepare icing

    2 min
    Step 7 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Mix 250 grams icing sugar with enough water to give a spreadable consistency, but not watery icing.

  8. 8

    Decorate cake

    2 min
    Step 8 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Remove the cooled cake from the tin and discard the parchment paper. Place the cake on a wire rack over a plate or baking sheet. Spoon the icing over the top of the cake and spread using a knife. Leave to set.

  9. 9

    Serve

    3 min
    Step 9 - Lemon Drizzle Slices

    Garnish with grated lemon zest and cut into slices.

This Lemon Drizzle Slices recipe will become one of your go-to recipes with its delicious drizzle glaze to add sweet and zesty flavor. Try it soon and come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Sophia
December 17, 2024
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I recently made the Lemon Drizzle Slices for my kids' school bake sale. They loved it! The blend of sweet and tart is just perfect. It's so simple to make too, I was able to whip it up while juggling everything else. Definitely a favorite.

Geordie
December 1, 2024
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This is a Paul Hollywood recipe from BBC Good Food magazine.

Eddie
October 17, 2024
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Family loves it!

Uptown97
September 10, 2024
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Just made the Lemon Drizzle Slices for my kids' bday party, and wow! Everyone loved it. Super easy to whip up, and that zesty flavor is just bomb.

Jules
December 29, 2023
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Delicious! Baked this with my best friend last weekend and we couldn’t stop eating it. The lemon flavor is perfectly tart and sweet. A must-try for any dessert lover!

Sunny94
November 12, 2023
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Super tasty! Made it for brunch and wow, yum!

Molly
November 4, 2023
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Superb!

Bradley
October 31, 2023
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Superb

Hannah Lee
October 23, 2023
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Superb tangy delight! My kids devoured it at the bake sale!

Alice Mercer
October 13, 2023
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Delightfully sweet treat!

Wendy Thompson
October 11, 2023
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I made the Lemon Drizzle Slices for a family gathering, and they were a hit. The balance of sweet and tart is just perfect. I love how simple the recipe is. My kids enjoyed helping me with the icing, making it a lovely family activity.

Jessie
October 5, 2023
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I made these Lemon Drizzle Slices for my hubby's bday, and omg, they were a hit! So easy and delish. The blend of sweet and tart is perf, just like our day together.

Quinn Matthews
October 4, 2023
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Amazing!

Buzz
October 2, 2023
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Superb

Zoe
October 1, 2023
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Superb! I made this for my kids' bake sale and it was a hit! Everyone asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing such a delightful cake!

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