Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake

Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This classic cake is light, airy, and full of delicious lemon flavor. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

- 225 g (8 oz) butter, softened
- 225 g (8 oz) caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225 g (8 oz) self-raising flour
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 2 tablespoons of sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Grease and line a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake tin.

2. Cream the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs and beat until fully combined.

3. Fold in the flour, lemon zest, and milk until fully combined.

4. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

5. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, before turning out onto a wire rack.

6. For the drizzle, mix together the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Prick the top of the cake all over with a skewer or fork, and pour the drizzle over the cake. Leave to cool completely.

7. Serve with fresh cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Enjoy!

Nutrition

One slice of Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake contains the following nutritional information:

- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Sugar: 24g
- Protein: 5g

Tips and Variations

For an extra burst of lemon flavour, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the cake mixture. You could also sprinkle the top of the finished cake with some lemon sugar for an extra sweet topping.

If you don't have self-raising flour, you can easily make your own by sifting together 225 g (8 oz) plain flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

This cake also makes a great base for other flavours. Try adding some grated orange zest and orange juice to the cake mixture, and serve with a white chocolate drizzle. Delicious!