Irresistible Lemon Drizzle Cake

Ingredients

- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- For the Lemon Drizzle:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter, and line with parchment paper for easy removal.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until combined.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine Wet and Dry:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Prepare the Lemon Drizzle:
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

8. Drizzle and Serve:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and poke holes all over the top using a skewer or fork.
- Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes for added moisture and flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT55M
55 minutes
- Total Time: PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes

Total Time

PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

Lemon cake, Dessert, Lemon drizzle, Easy baking, Homemade cake, Sweet treat, Lemon loaf, Baking recipe, Moist dessert, Oven cake

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,000 calories

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