Lemon Drizzle Cake

Brighten your day with this zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake! This classic treat features a moist, tender crumb infused with fresh lemon juice and zest. Topped with a tangy, sweet lemon glaze, each bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert, this cake is as refreshing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Makes 1 Small Loaf Tin

• 75g self raising flour
• 75g butter
• 75g caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 lemon, zested
• Butter and sugar to line loaf tin

Drizzle Topping

• 1 lemon juiced
• 50g caster sugar

Method

1. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat the egg and yolk together and gradually add to the butter and sugar while beating continuously.
3. Sift in the self raising flour and the finely grated lemon zest, mix well until completely combined.
4. Line a loaf tin with butter and sugar and then spoon in the mixture and level the top using a palette knife.
5. Bake for 25 minutes at 160°C until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and 50g sugar to make the drizzle.
7. Prick the cake all over using a skewer then pour over the drizzle. The juice will sink in and the sugar will form a crispy topping.
8. When the cake is cool remove from the tin and store in an airtight container until required.