Lemon Drizzle Cake is a classic British cake known for its moist texture and vibrant lemon flavour. It's a popular choice for afternoon tea and is celebrated for its simplicity and delicious taste.
Lemon Drizzle Cake's exact origins are unclear, but it's believed to be a product of the 20th century. It has become a staple in British baking and has gained popularity worldwide.
The cake's defining characteristic is its strong lemon flavor, achieved by incorporating lemon zest into the batter and a lemon juice-sugar drizzle that is poured over the cake while it's still warm. This drizzle adds flavor and creates a slightly crisp, sugary crust on top of the cake.
It is known for its moist, tender crumb, partly due to the syrupy drizzle that soaks into the cake, adding moisture and a punch of lemony tartness.
Despite its rich flavour, Lemon Drizzle Cake is relatively simple, requiring basic baking ingredients and a straightforward preparation process.
While the traditional Lemon Drizzle Cake is quite straightforward, many variations include adding poppy seeds, using different types of sugar for the drizzle (like granulated for a crunchier topping or powdered sugar for a smoother glaze), or incorporating other citrus flavors like lime or orange.
Lemon Drizzle Cake stands out for its sweet and tart flavours, moist texture, and delightful contrast between the soft cake and the crisp, sugary topping. It embodies the simplicity and comfort of home baking, making it a timeless favourite.
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Ingredients:
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened or margarine - See NOTE:
- 225g (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour, sifted
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- For the Lemon Drizzle:
- Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
- 85g (2/3 cup) icing sugar, sifted
Zest for garnish
I use a 10 x 5 inch loaf tin
Note: Not all countries are fortunate to have butter as an ingredient, I realise that - Feel free to use whatever you can. I am also aware of the commentators regarding trans fat - however, we all have choices when surrounded with the perfect ingredients, whether to use or not!
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