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Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake with Zesty Glaze

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert British
Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake with Zesty Glaze
Ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 7 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and get it ready for baking.
2
Cover the bottom of a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
3
Combine sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until they blend smoothly and become light and airy.
4
Gradually add eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder to ensure they're well combined.
6
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture using a wooden spoon to avoid any lumps.
7
Mix in some grated lemon zest to give the cake its distinctive flavor and aroma.
8
Carefully pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, making sure not to press it down and disturb its delicate structure.
9
Pop the cake into a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and let it bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Try to resist the temptation to open the oven door early, as this can cause the cake to collapse and lose its fluffy texture.
11
Simultaneously, prepare the lemon glaze by squeezing some juice from a zested lemon into a small bowl.
12
Add some zest and juice from another lemon, then stir in sugar until it's fully dissolved.
13
Taste the glaze and adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
14
Drizzle the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to harden as it cools in the pan.