Mary Berry's Delicious Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to make Mary Berry's delicious Lemon Drizzle Cake:

175g butter
175g caster sugar
3 large eggs
175g self-raising flour
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons of milk
For the topping:
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
4 tablespoons of caster sugar

Instructions

Follow these steps to bake Mary Berry's delicious Lemon Drizzle Cake:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C, gas mark 4). Grease and line a loaf tin.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
Fold in the flour, lemon zest and milk until the mixture is combined and smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and set aside.
Mix together the lemon juice and caster sugar for the topping.
Pour the mixture over the cake and leave it to cool in the tin.

Nutrition

This delicious Lemon Drizzle Cake packs a punch of flavour, but it also contains a few key essential nutrients. Each slice contains the following:

Energy: 281 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34.3 g
Protein: 4.1 g
Fat: 13.2 g
Fibre: 0.6 g
Vitamin A: 420 IU
Vitamin C: 2.2 mg
Calcium: 35.6 mg
Iron: 0.9 mg

This cake is a great way to get a few key essential nutrients into your diet, without sacrificing on flavour. It's a great treat for any occasion, and with its simple ingredients, it's easy to make too!

If you're looking for a delicious cake recipe, then Mary Berry's Lemon Drizzle Cake is definitely the one for you. It's simple to make and bursting with flavour, so you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!