Lemon drizzle cake

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• Losh

  03 May 2008

  Losh rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is a smashing cake. I used the zest of 3 lemons and 2floz of juice in the actual cake mixture, then used the zest of a further lemon in the icing for extra tang. I made a mistake with the tin and actually used a 7" round, but it took 1 hour to bake and was stunning, so much so that I've baked another today, again with great success, so this recipe is thoroughly recommended!

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• Angfen

  12 May 2008

  Angfen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very good recipe.... my oven needed less time, 45 minutes would have been enough

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• Cookery Book

  13 May 2008

  Cookery Book rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Came out beautifully - even in my temperamental Aga - and made the whole house smell of lemons! Absolutely gorgeous, served it to all my friends with their cup of tea - I'll definitely be making this again.

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• louisthelips

  28 May 2008

  louisthelips commented on this recipe

  I made this as I picked up a pack of lemons which had been reduced, this is such an easy cake to make with a beautiful texture, as other people had commented, 50/60 mins in a fan oven seems to be about right. Served with berries and creme fraise as suggested, really lovely

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• louisthelips

  28 May 2008

  louisthelips rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This may be repeating myself as think I've sent a previous comment, but this was a delight, beautiful texture and fragrance. 50/60 mins seems to be enough in a fan oven. Served with berries and creme frais as suggested. Lovely!!

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• emmawemma

  10 June 2008

  emmawemma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy to make and yummy. Use a deep cake tin though, as the mixture does rise alot.

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• mini foodie

  13 July 2008

  mini foodie commented on this recipe

  not tried it but it sounds great will try it in v. near future as i am a pastry chef

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• Rocket

  13 July 2008

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• Joanne

  14 July 2008

  Joanne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is delicious! I've made lemon cakes in the past, but this is the best recipe I've found. I agree with other comments that 45-50 minutes is certainly sufficient cooking time.

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• itchyfeet

  19 July 2008

  itchyfeet rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very tasty. My friends love it. I have reduced the sugar to 200g, but it's still sweet enough as I have put the icing on. And it only takes 55mins in the oven.

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• Gem101

  22 July 2008

  Gem101 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Great recipe and really tasty cake although it only needed to be baked for one hour.

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• georgie

  23 July 2008

  georgie commented on this recipe

  i really want to make this cake but am allergic to nuts- does anyone have any suggestions as to what i could use instead of the ground almonds? ideas would be much appreciated.

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• vetbevs

  10 August 2008

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• MissSWFC

  27 August 2008

  MissSWFC rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this for a dinner party at the weekend and it was still warm when I served it with a scoop of vanilla carte d'or ice cream, absolute heaven, best cake i've ever made!

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• whitelinen

  16 September 2008

  whitelinen commented on this recipe

  Best lemon drizzle recipe I have used. I also added extra lemon juice to cake and to icing to make it really tangy. It passed the 'take this to the office to share (or otherwise I will demolish it)' test with flying colours and is so so simple to make.

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• Beckie

  26 September 2008

  Beckie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this is the most amazing lemon drizzle cake! i divided the recipe into 2 small (standard) loaf tins, and cooked it for a little less time (about 50min or so). i used a bit more lemon juice for the glaze.

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• Erica

  28 September 2008

  Erica commented on this recipe

  made this for my mum on mothers day. didnt need as long in the oven as it said i did but whatever, it turned out delicious. (:

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• lesley

  06 October 2008

  lesley rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This cake was the best , lemony lite and easy to make . I agree tne cooking time recommended was too long . I will be making it again !

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• stephbk123

  19 October 2008

  stephbk123 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this last night and I honestly have to say it is the best lemon drizzle cake I have ever had! There's only two slices left now! 5 star rating.

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• Nancy Rowland

  18 January 2009

  Nancy Rowland rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was a delious cake perfect for any occasion. You could try using limes instead of lemons

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Ingredients

• 225g softened butter
• 225g caster sugar
• lemons , 3 zested and 2 Juiced
• 4 medium eggs , lightly whisked
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 50g ground almonds
• icing sugar

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Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 30 mins

Cook 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 225g softened butter
• 225g caster sugar
• lemons , 3 zested and 2 Juiced
• 4 medium eggs , lightly whisked
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 50g ground almonds
• icing sugar

Per serving

487 kcalories, protein 6.9g, carbohydrate 51.2g, fat 29.7 g, saturated fat 15.7g, fibre 1.2g, salt 0.52 g

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