Lemon Drizzle Cake

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  • A lovely Lemon Cake which my Nan use to make - Absolutely delicious and everyones favourite

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    aidan's Story

    We use to have this on Sunday's when we went round to visit my Nan - good old fashioned tea and cake! It was something I looked forward to and a good end to the weekend! Read More

     

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    Baking, English, Lemon Drizzle Cake,

    Ingredients

    • 6oz Self Raising Flour
    • 4 oz Softened Butter
    • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
    • 6oz Caster Sugar
    • 2 Large Eggs (Free Range)
    • 6 Tbsp Milk
    •  Finely grated rind of a large unwaxed lemon
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    •  Icing
    •  Juice of a large lemon
    • 4oz Caster Sugar

    Method

    • 1. Preheat oven to 180 °C/gas mark 4.

      2. Tip all cake ingredients into large mixing bowl and beat for 2-3 minutes; mixture will drop easily off spoon.

      3. Spoon mixture into tin and smooth with back of spoon. I use an oblong tin which measures 9" x 8", lined with baking parchment. You could also use a round tin.

      4. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden & firm to the touch.

      5. Beat together icing ingredients and pour over the cake while it is still HOT.

      6. Cool in tin & slice.

    Recent Comments Add your comment

    • WOW - This is the easiest cake I have ever made and it is fantastic. So light. Would highly recommend. Greaaattt.

      by Leek on Mon Jan 19 2009   reply to this comment

    • I made this tonight, i had some lemons that needed using and i didnt want to throw them away, i must say its a fantastic recipe and tasted amazing!! xx

      by Fayezee on Wed Jan 21 2009   reply to this comment

    • Umm yumm! Made it as am in the WI and was having a "what the heck do I cook now moment!!!!" - well... the ladies loved it(and trust me there are some stern tastebuds to please! Loved it loved it... many thanks and the husband thought it was pretty alright tooo! Am making my third in two weeks!

      by mortlakegrays on Tue Jul 28 2009   reply to this comment

    • easy peasy to make! what a lovely cake. all enjoyed and will definitely be making this one again.

      by deliamelia on Fri Aug 14 2009   reply to this comment

    • Have just made this cake. It was so simple, I just put everything in the mixer for a couple of minutes. It is foolproof and absolutely divine.

      by debbiejones on Tue Aug 18 2009   reply to this comment

    • Made this last night, very easy to make and tasted great!

      by Chef Rish on Wed Aug 19 2009   reply to this comment

    • wow, my lil sis is so excited about making this because we are treating the rents to a nice meal 2nite!

      by the mystery chef... on Fri Aug 21 2009   reply to this comment

    • This cake was a real hit with girl friends who came round for coffee, I had to print it for them to take away. I am going to try it with a couple of spoons of lemon juice in the mixture next time as I like mine sharp. Easy to makle a child could do it.

      by cakewiz on Fri Aug 21 2009   reply to this comment

    • Thanks! The in-laws devoured this delicious cake on Saturday, if they're happy - I'm happy!

      by Carob36 on Mon Aug 24 2009   reply to this comment

    • Definetly favourite!! :)

      by oliverj on Sun Sep 6 2009   reply to this comment

    • wow what a great cake family love it will be making again and again.

      by devils27 on Sun Sep 20 2009   reply to this comment

    • So quick and easy. Soooo scrummy. Made mine in two loaf tins - gave one away to stop me eating both!
      MarianS

      by MarianS on Sun Sep 27 2009   reply to this comment

    • Seriously delicious! Only problem is it gets eaten too quickly.

      by Roane on Sat Nov 28 2009   reply to this comment

    • this cake was so easy to make and came out perfect ,my family loved it and i will be making it again i have passed this recipe on to several friends and they loved it
      debbie from liverpool

      by popeye on Fri Oct 23 2009   reply to this comment

    • So easy to make, tasty and light, a real hit

      by cheaalan on Sat Nov 14 2009   reply to this comment

    • Haven't got a loaf tin so made it into cupcakes. Kids love them and so easy to make

      by Paulofandango on Fri Jul 2 2010   reply to this comment

    • will try this one, 180 is that for fan assisted.

      by valbenn on Wed Jul 21 2010   reply to this comment

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