Lemon drizzle cake

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic by Tana Ramsay in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together 225g softened unsalted butter and 225g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in 225g flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon 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 juice of 1 1/2 lemons and 85g caster 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.
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Tana says...

Having put lots of effort into making your gifts, take a bit of time to wrap them up. Sheets of cellophane are great and can be tied together with festive ribbons and decorations. Or look out for reasonably priced jars, dishes and cups, which make any gift look really special and can be used again afterwards.

Per slice

399 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, sugar 33g, salt 0.3 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2007.

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  • Binder photo Caroline

    10 December 2007

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    11 December 2007

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  • Binder photo Mad Hen

    21 December 2007

    Mad Hen commented on this recipe

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

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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo JennyR

    03 January 2008

    JennyR rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo marian

    11 January 2008

    marian rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • Binder photo Alison L

    11 January 2008

    Alison L rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo Jenny

    19 January 2008

    Jenny commented on this recipe

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

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  • Binder photo gilles

    27 January 2008

    gilles rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo Ollies

    01 February 2008

    Ollies rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • Binder photo lisa loo

    02 February 2008

    lisa loo rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    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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  • Binder photo deborah

    02 February 2008

    deborah rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • Binder photo cutielou

    04 February 2008

    cutielou rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • Binder photo miss_naj

    07 February 2008

    miss_naj rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

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

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  • Binder photo 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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    11 February 2008

    brum rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    oopps keep forgetting to star rate it

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  • Binder photo Peggy

    11 February 2008

    Peggy rated and commented on this recipe

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    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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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 45 mins

Freezable

Family favourite

Ingredients

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

FOR THE DRIZZLE TOPPING

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Per slice

399 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, sugar 33g, salt 0.3 g

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