Cranks Luscious Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
Ingredients
To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:
-200g softened butter
-200g caster sugar
-4 eggs
-200g self-raising flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-3 tablespoons milk
-2 tablespoons lemon zest
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-100g icing sugar
Instructions
This recipe is easy to follow and should take about an hour to make.
1) Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20cm (8in) round cake tin with parchment paper.
2) Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3) Beat the eggs in one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
4) Sift the flour and baking powder over the mixture and fold in.
5) Stir in the milk, lemon zest and lemon juice.
6) Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
7) Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack.
8) To make the drizzle, mix the icing sugar with enough lemon juice to make a thick paste.
9) Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake and leave to set.
10) Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
This delicious cake is packed with flavour, but it's not the healthiest choice. It contains a high amount of fat, sugar and calories.
Each slice contains around:
-252 calories
-12.5g fat
-33.5g sugar
-2.5g protein
It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat and should not be eaten in large amounts.
It is also important to note that this recipe contains raw eggs, so it is not suitable for pregnant women, young children, elderly people or those with weakened immune systems.
Conclusion
This Cranks Luscious Lemon Drizzle Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of the zesty lemon flavour and the sweet icing make it an irresistible dessert.
It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Just remember to enjoy it in moderation as it does contain a high amount of fat, sugar and calories.
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