Lemon Drizzle Cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic by Tana Ramsay in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

• Cooking Time Prep 15 mins
  Cook 45 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Cuts into 10 slices

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  399

• Protein

  5g

• Carbs

  50g

• Fat

  21g

• Saturates

  13g

• Fibre

  1g

• Sugar

  33g

• Salt

  0.3g

Ingredients

• 225g unsalted butter, softened
• 225g caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• finely grated zest 1 lemon
• 225g self-raising flour
• For the drizzle topping
• juice 1½ lemons
• 85g caster sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together 225g softened unsalted butter and 225g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in 225g flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
2. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 1 1/2 lemons and 85g caster sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle-the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Categories: Cakes & Baking, Everyday, More Recipes, Quick & Easy