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Lemon Drizzle Cake

Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake

A moist, tender lemon drizzle cake with a bright citrus flavor and sweet lemon glaze. This easy recipe creates a perfectly soft cake with a deliciously crisp drizzle—without a soggy bottom.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 390
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sponge:
  • 225 g unsalted butter softened (properly soft — not melted, not fridge-cold)
  • 225 g caster sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • Zest of 2 unwaxed lemons
  • 1 tbsp milk only if the batter looks a little stiff
For the drizzle:
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 85 g granulated sugar granulated gives you that lovely crunchy top — caster will just dissolve away

Notes

Cost and calorie estimates are approximate and can vary depending on ingredient brands, portion size, and local prices.