BBC Recipes: Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon drizzle cake is a classic British treat. It’s a light and fluffy sponge cake that is topped with a sweet lemon glaze. It’s so easy to make and can be served at any time of the day. Whether it’s for an afternoon tea or a special occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:

200g self-raising flour
200g caster sugar
4 eggs
200g butter or margarine
2 lemons
2 tablespoons of milk
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Instructions

The first step is to preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Then, you’ll need to grease and line a 20cm (8 in) round cake tin with baking parchment.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, eggs, butter or margarine, and the zest and juice of one of the lemons. Beat the mixture until it’s light and fluffy.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Once the cake has cooked, remove it from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

Mix together the juice of the second lemon and the milk. Then, pour over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the granulated sugar.

Leave the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

This cake is a delicious treat but it is also relatively high in calories, so it’s best to enjoy it in moderation.

Each slice of this cake is approximately:

280 kcal
11.2g fat
37.4g carbohydrates
3.4g protein

So, enjoy a slice of this delicious lemon drizzle cake once in a while as part of a balanced diet.

Conclusion

Lemon drizzle cake is a classic British treat that is sure to be a hit with everyone. It’s light and fluffy sponge cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze. It’s so easy to make and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

So why not try making this classic cake today? It’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends!