Lemon Drizzle Cake: The Best Easy Recipe for Your Next Bake
A delicious and simple recipe for a moist lemon drizzle cake that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams sugar
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly, then drizzle with a lemon glaze made of lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add more lemon zest into the batter.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for better incorporation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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