Lemon cake recipes
29 Recipes
Zingy citrus bakes, from classic lemon drizzle to lovely loafs and sandwich sponges.
These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop
With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten free cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it's mash potato!
This luscious cake is lemony and light, with an extra citrus kick from the lemon syrup drizzle
The mini and extra marvellous version of our most popular recipe, the lemon drizzle cake
Tier two of our three tier wedding cake, this gives a real citrus hit and the drenching of lemon syrup keeps it beautifully moist
This dense, sticky ginger cake is easy to make and a great Sunday teatime treat
Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby's easy-to-make polenta cake
Angela Nilsen gives one of our site's most popular cakes the ultimate healthy makeover by reducing fat
A lemon sponge cake dotted with tender pink pieces of rhubarb and topped with decadent cream frosting
Lemon and poppyseed cake is a baking classic, packed with zesty flavours and drenched in icing for the ultimate treat alongside a cuppa
This citrus centrepiece has a secret ingredient that gives the cake a lovely texture, yet makes it gluten- and wheat-free
Take lemon meringue to a new level with this caramel-infused sponge filled with lemon curd and topped with Italian meringue
Big on flavour but light on texture, this easy bake is just as good packed into a tin for a picnic or served with Greek yogurt for dessert
Kids can help make this simple springtime treat – delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa
Adapt one of our highest-rated cakes with tangy ginger, cream cheese frosting and citrus curd
These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping
This gluten-free, flourless citrus cake is made using polenta and ground almonds. Serve with lemon drizzle icing and creamy mascarpone for an indulgent dessert
Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too
This sticky, crumbly bake is irresistible - it's a pudding straight from the tin
A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal
Individual lemon sponge cakes with crunchy sugar topping that make a perfect addition to a tea stand
With it's light, lemony taste, this is will become everyone's summer favourite in no time
Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture - impress with light flavours and silky butter icing
