The Simplest Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: The Simplest Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Cake Flour; 1/2 cups Corn Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon (level) Baking Powder; 2 Eggs; 8 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 5-7/8 pinches Coconut Milk; 1 Lemon, Rind Only; FOR THE LEMON DRIZZLE:; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Lemon, Rind And Juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Cake Flour
1/2 cups Corn Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon (level) Baking Powder
2 Eggs
8 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 5-7/8 pinches Coconut Milk
1 Lemon, Rind Only
FOR THE LEMON DRIZZLE:
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Lemon, Rind And Juice

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For the cake:
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Set oven to 160u00b0C (320u00b0F) and grease and flour a loaf tin.
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Beat all ingredients together (except lemon rind) with an electric beater for 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon rind and pour the batter into the loaf tin. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes or until a tester stick comes out clean.
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For the drizzle:
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Put sugar, honey, lemon juice and rind in a small pot and heat until sugar dissolves. Taste it for the right balance of sweet to sour and add a little more sugar or honey if it's too sour.
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When the cake comes out of the oven, poke some holes in the cake with a skewer, about halfway to the bottom. Pour the drizzle over the cake. Allow the cake to cool in the loaf tin and then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

639

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, 1/2 cups Butter, At Room Temperature, 1 cup Cake Flour, and more.

Yes, The Simplest Lemon Drizzle Loaf 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.

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The Simplest Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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