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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Drizzle Cake
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Lemon Drizzle Cake is a moist and tender dessert that perfectly balances the bright tartness of fresh lemon juice with sweet indulgence. Made with simple pantry staples, this cake features a soft crumb infused with lemon zest and topped with a tangy lemon glaze that soaks deeply into the surface. Ideal for casual tea times or special occasions, this cake is quick to make, bursting with refreshing citrus flavor, and utterly comforting with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 225g granulated sugar
  • 100g icing sugar (for drizzle)

Wet Ingredients

  • 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 4 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a loaf or cake tin. Zest and juice the lemons. Sift together the self-raising flour and granulated sugar to avoid lumps in your batter.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or wooden spoon, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy. This is critical for a light and airy texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Lemon Zest: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring the batter remains smooth. Then gently fold in the fresh lemon zest to distribute the citrus aroma evenly.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually fold the sifted flour into the mixture, alternating with the milk, until you achieve a silky batter consistency ready for baking.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  6. Prepare and Apply the Lemon Drizzle: While the cake is still warm, prick its surface all over with a skewer or fork. Mix together the icing sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice to form a glaze and pour it generously over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in and create the signature moist tang.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Fold the batter gently and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Prick the cake before applying the lemon drizzle so the glaze penetrates deeply for maximum flavor.
  • Always use fresh lemons for the best brightness and natural aroma.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes before slicing to keep the slices moist and intact.

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