Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (225g) granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (225g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

For the syrup:

• 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice

For the icing:

• 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
   • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • Sift in the flour and baking powder, folding gently into the mix.
   • Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
3. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare Syrup:
   • While the cake is baking, heat the sugar and lemon juice for the syrup in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
   • Once the cake is done, while still warm, prick the top with a fork and drizzle the syrup over.
5. Cool and Ice:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice for the icing and drizzle over the cooled cake.
6. Serve:
   • Once the icing has set, the cake is ready to be served.

This cake should give you a beautifully moist loaf with a sweet, citrusy tang that looks and tastes delightful!