Hey there, fellow bakers and lemon lovers! Are you ready to embark on a tangy, zesty adventure? Because today, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderful world of Lemon Drizzle Cake!
If you’ve never experienced the sheer delight of this citrusy masterpiece, prepare to have your taste buds tickled and your baking skills elevated to new heights. Trust me, this isn’t just any old cake – it’s a sunshine-infused, mouthwatering sensation that’ll have you reaching for seconds (and maybe even thirds).
So, grab your apron, dust off your mixing bowls, and let’s whip up some lemony goodness!
Ingredients:
200 Grams unsalted butter (at room temperature)
200g caster sugar
200g self-raising flour
3 large eggs
Zest of 2 unwaxed lemons
Juice of 1 lemon
For the drizzle:
Juice of 1 ½ lemons
100g icing sugar
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4) and grease a loaf tin with a bit of butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial – think fluffy clouds of lemony goodness!
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t rush this part; we want a beautifully smooth batter.
Sift in the self-raising flour and gently fold it into the mixture until just combined. We’re aiming for a light, airy texture here.
Fold in the lemon zest and juice until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Ah, the scent of fresh lemons – is there anything better?
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula. Pop it into the oven and let it bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, it’s time to whip up the drizzle! Simply mix together the lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth and glossy. Get ready for some serious drizzling action.
Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, poke several holes all over the top with a skewer or fork. This is where the magic happens – those little holes will soak up all that delicious lemony goodness.
Pour the lemon drizzle evenly over the warm cake, making sure to get into all those nooks and crannies. It’s like giving your cake a lemony hug!
Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing and slicing into thick, luscious slices. Pro tip: a cup of tea or coffee pairs perfectly with a slice of Lemon Drizzle Cake – just saying.
And there you have it, folks – the ultimate Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe guaranteed to brighten even the gloomiest of days. So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and let the zesty adventures begin!
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