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Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

A zesty lemon cake with a sweet and tangy drizzle.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 225 g Self-raising flour
  • 225 g Caster sugar
  • 225 g Butter softened
  • 4 Eggs beaten
  • 1 Lemon zested

Drizzle Ingredients

  • 85 g Caster sugar
  • 1 Lemon juiced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Fold in the flour and lemon zest until well combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined loaf tin.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, mix the lemon juice and caster sugar for the drizzle.
  8. Once the cake is done, prick it all over with a skewer and pour the drizzle over the top.
  9. Let the cake cool in the tin before removing and slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Drizzle, Lemon
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