How to Make Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic British bakes, the lemon drizzle cake is a firm favorite. This moist and zesty cake is the perfect treat for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a special celebration. With its tangy lemon flavor and sweet syrupy glaze, it's no wonder that this cake is loved by so many. If you're looking for the ultimate lemon drizzle cake recipe, look no further - this is the Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (Optional)
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder gradually; fold with a wooden spoon to be sure flour is combined. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, being careful not to press it down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Try not to open the oven door early to avoid collapsing the fluffy cake.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Juice the zested lemon from the cake batter into a small bowl. Add zest and juice of the second lemon. Stir in 7 tablespoons sugar until dissolved.
  • Pour glaze over the warm cake and leave to cool in the pan; glaze will harden as the cake cools.
  • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 569mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 231mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 116mg