Mary Berry Lemon Drizzle Cake In Loaf Tin

Ingredients

This recipe from Mary Berry is a classic British cake that is easy to make and always goes down a treat. To make Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle cake in a loaf tin, you'll need the following ingredients:

175g (6oz) butter, softened
175g (6oz) caster sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
175g (6oz) self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
For the drizzle topping:
Juice of 1 lemon
85g (3oz) icing sugar, sifted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan, gas mark 3), and grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl, and add the milk, lemon zest and juice. Beat until all the ingredients are combined into a smooth batter.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack.

Meanwhile, make the drizzle topping by combining the lemon juice and icing sugar in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. Once the cake has cooled, pour the drizzle topping over the cake, allowing it to run down the sides. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

This cake contains a large amount of sugar, so it should be enjoyed as an occasional treat. This recipe serves 10 and each serving contains:

Calories: 283
Total fat: 13.7g
Saturated fat: 8.3g
Total carbohydrates: 34.7g
Protein: 3.7g
Sugars: 21.7g
Fibre: 0.6g

This cake is a great treat to share with friends and family. It is easy to make and always goes down a treat. It is also a great way to use up any lemons you have in the house! Enjoy!