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1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, then add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in the flour, then add the lemon zest and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
2. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle - the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Per slice

399 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, salt 0.3 g

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  10 December 2007

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  11 December 2007

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• Mad Hen

  21 December 2007

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  Fantastic doesn't begin to describe it. Could do with more lemon flavour though.

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• katesrecipes

  26 December 2007

  katesrecipes commented on this recipe

  brilliant but easy cake! i add the zest of 2 lemons makes it a bit more zingy!

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• JennyR

  03 January 2008

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  Truly fantastic. I have also tried it with oranges and it's a complete winner!!

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• marian

  11 January 2008

  marian commented on this recipe

  I make this cake last night. It is absolutely gorgeous, lovely and moist but not too moist either. So easy to make and the lemon drizzle on top is really lovely. Delighted with the results as were my sons.

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• marian

  11 January 2008

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  Sorry gave my comments earlier but forgot to give it a star rating. Gave it a 5.

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• Alison L

  11 January 2008

  Alison L rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have made this cake twice now, an excellent recipe! A very tasty, light and moist cake. I used more juice in the drizzle topping to make it even more lemony. Took it to work yesterday as my birthday cake and had loads of requests for the recipe!!

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• Lucy

  15 January 2008

  Lucy commented on this recipe

  Very easy to make and disappeared from the plate very fast! Will have to make two next time. DELICIOUS.

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• Jenny

  19 January 2008

  Jenny commented on this recipe

  this cake is delicious - i actually used two lemons mmmmmmm yummy

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• gilles

  27 January 2008

  gilles rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very nice and easy recipe. Seeing the other comments, I added the zest of 2 lemons, which was really nice. Cut down on the sugar as well (only 200g) and left of the drizzle. The whole house still enjoyed and we reduced the calories a bit like this. It's the month of diets after all :-)

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• anleigh

  28 January 2008

  anleigh commented on this recipe

  Best lemon drizzle cake i have made and eaten! always have lots of complements too!! very easy to make i did add the zest of the 2 lemons too, i bet a lime drizzle would be nice yumyum!!

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• Ollies

  01 February 2008

  Ollies rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is the most fabulously moist cake. Anyone loves it. It's very easy to make and freezes really well. Making it again this weekend for my Mums birthday.

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• lisa loo

  02 February 2008

  lisa loo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This cake is so easy to make,my family loved it, its so refreshing to eat with a lovely cuppa!!I also put a few drops of lemon juice in the mixture.Im gonna make this cake for my mum on mothers day she will love it!!

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• deborah

  02 February 2008

  deborah rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely cake, very lemony and enjoyed by the whole family. I would make this again.

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• cutielou

  04 February 2008

  cutielou rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Like most comments I too used zest of 2 lemons, and also done lemon & lime, just as good. Top marks for this one, if you want it seriously lemony then could try adding a drop or 2 of pure lemon oil(Lakelands sell it, not the fake stuff). Got good comments all round from friends who have been lucky enough to get a slice!!

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• miss_naj

  07 February 2008

  miss_naj rated and commented on this recipe

  

  very popular everytime!!! lovely recipe. I usually use two lemons though. :)

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• brum

  11 February 2008

  brum commented on this recipe

  Lovely & moist. After reading the comments, I used 2 lemons, but found it a little too lemony for me & the family. Will be definitely be making this cake again, but will stick to the original recipe.

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• brum

  11 February 2008

  brum rated and commented on this recipe

  

  oopps keep forgetting to star rate it

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• Peggy

  11 February 2008

  Peggy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was a lovely quick and easy cake to make. I actually supervised my 10 year old daughter and she made it! My husband has now put her in charge of all cake making as it was one of the best cakes we have had!

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Ingredients

• 225g unsalted butter , softened
• 225g caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• finely grated zest 1 lemon
• 225g self-raising flour

FOR THE DRIZZLE TOPPING

• juice 11⁄2 lemon
• 85g caster sugar

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Cuts into 10 slices

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 15 mins

Cook 45 mins

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Ingredients

• 225g unsalted butter , softened
• 225g caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• finely grated zest 1 lemon
• 225g self-raising flour

FOR THE DRIZZLE TOPPING

• juice 11⁄2 lemon
• 85g caster sugar

Per slice

399 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, salt 0.3 g

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