How to Make Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, make a delicious Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake! This sweet and tangy cake is the perfect treat for any time of day, whether you're serving it with your morning coffee or enjoying a slice as an afternoon snack. The combination of the zesty lemon flavor and the moist, buttery cake makes this dessert a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

This recipe is a classic take on the traditional Lemon Drizzle Cake, which is a beloved Britis...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 medium lemons, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a 1-pound loaf tin with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder together and fold into the batter until well blended. Add lemon zest and juice and mix well. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the top with a knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake begins to turn golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place tin on a wire rack.
  • Mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the lemon glaze in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle glaze all over the top of the warm cake while it is still in the pan. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour before removing from the pan and slicing into 8 pieces.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 109mg