Lemon drizzle cake recipe

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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Ingredients:

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

For the Drizzle topping:

• Juice of 1 and a half lemons
• 85g caster sugar

Method

1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
2. 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.
3. Sift in 225g self-raising flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and mix until well combined.
4. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
5. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 1 ½ lemons and 85g caster sugar to make the drizzle.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Nutrition: per slice

Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

Indredients:

200g butter, softened
200g golden caster sugar
4 eggs
175g ground almond
250g mashed potato
3 lemon zest
2tsp gluten free baking powder

For the drizzle:

4tbsp granulated sugar
Juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas.
2. Butter and line a deep, 20cm round cake tin.
3. Beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, then gradually add the egg, beating after each addition.
4. Fold in the almonds, cold mashed potato, lemon zest and baking powder.
5. Tip into the tin, level the top.
6. Bake for 40-45 mins or until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
7. Turn out onto a wire rack after 10 mins cooling.
8. While the cake is cooling, mix the granulated sugar and the lemon juice together, then spoon over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition: per serving

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