Lemon Drizzle Cake
By 1-kirbal
Ingredients
- LEMON SPONGE
- Grated zest of 2 lemons
- 7oz (200g) butter/margarine
- 3 medium eggs
- 7oz (200g) caster sugar
- 7oz (200g) self-raising flour
- SYRUP
- Juice of 2 lemon
- 2oz (50g) granulated sugar
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Step 2
Grease and line a square or loaf tin to prevent the cake from sticking
Step 3
Cream together the sugar, lemon zest and butter until light and fluffy
Step 4
Whisk in the eggs a little at a time. If the mixture starts to curdle, add a little flour
Step 5
Fold in the flour and spoon mixture into the prepared tin
Step 6
Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes.
Step 7
While the cake is cooking, prepare the syrup by mixing the lemon juice and granulated sugar in a small bowl
Step 8
When the cake is cooked (well risen and golden), remove from the oven and prick with a cocktail stick
Step 9
While still warm, drizzle the syrup slowly all over the cake
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