Classic Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe features a light and moist cake infused with zesty lemon flavor. Topped with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.

The cake recipe is simple to follow and perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. Enjoy it as a dessert or with your afternoon tea.

Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

This Lemon Drizzle Cake is made with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a refreshing flavor profile. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

225g unsalted butter, softened
225g granulated sugar
4 large eggs
225g all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lemons
100g icing sugar for glaze

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Lemon: Stir in the lemon zest and juice until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, mix the icing sugar with the lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.
Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring it to a wire rack. While still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
Serve: Allow the glaze to set before slicing the cake. Enjoy your Lemon Drizzle Cake with tea or coffee.