Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Name: Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened; 4 eggs; 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder (optional); 1 lemon, zested; Lemon Glaze:; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 7 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
4 eggs
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (optional)
1 lemon, zested
Lemon Glaze:
1 lemon, zested and juiced
7 tablespoons white sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Measure ingredients into bowls. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2
Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and pale. Add 1 egg at a time, beating until the batter returns to a uniform pale color before adding the next. Sift in flour gradually. Fold with a wooden spoon to be sure flour is combined. Add baking powder and lemon zest.
3
Pour batter into the prepared pan, being careful not to press it down.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Try not to open the oven door early to avoid collapsing the fluffy cake.
5
Juice the zested lemon into a small bowl. Add the zest and juice of the second lemon. Stir in 7 tablespoons sugar until dissolved. Pour glaze over the warm cake and leave to cool in the pan; glaze will harden as the cake cools.

1083

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake

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