Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake Recipe

Ingredients

This delicious Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake recipe is one of the best cake recipes you'll ever try. It's a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. The ingredients you'll need are:

225g/8oz butter, softened
225g/8oz caster sugar
4 eggs
225g/8oz self-raising flour
2 tablespoon of lemon zest
4 tablespoons of lemon juice
4 tablespoons of caster sugar for the drizzle

Instructions

To make this delicious Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake, you'll need to preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F/Gas Mark 3. Grease and line an 8-inch/20cm loaf tin with baking parchment.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the caster sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour and lemon zest. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Once the cake is cooked, remove from the oven and leave it to cool for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and the remaining caster sugar to make a syrup. Prick the cake all over with a skewer and pour over the syrup.

Leave the cake to cool completely, then turn out onto a wire rack and enjoy!

Nutrition

This Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake is a delicious treat that is worth every calorie! Per slice, this cake contains approximately:

Calories: 232 kcal
Fat: 10.7g
Carbohydrates: 31.2g
Protein: 3.3g
Sugar: 16.1g

This cake is a great way to get a sweet fix without having to worry about eating too much sugar. The lemon zest and juice also add a delicious citrus flavour to the cake, making it a perfect snack or dessert.

Conclusion

This Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake recipe is a classic that is sure to be a hit with all the family. It's easy to make, and the combination of lemon and sugar makes it a wonderfully sweet treat. Plus, it's relatively low in calories, so you can enjoy it guilt-free! So why not give this recipe a go and enjoy a slice of deliciousness?