Hairy Bikers Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
If you love cake, you need this Hairy Bikers Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe. This cake is a classic British treat. It is very zesty and sweet.
Equipment
- Loaf Tin
- Baking Paper
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Electric Whisk
- Citrus Grater
- Lemon Squeezer
- Wire Rack
- Small Jug
- Skewer
Ingredients
- 225 g Unsalted Butter
- 225 g Caster Sugar
- 225 g Self-Raising Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 4 Free-Range Eggs
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 2 Fresh Lemons zest only
- 85 g Granulated Sugar for topping
- 1.5 Fresh Lemons juice only for topping
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Tin
- Heat your oven to 180°C. Line your loaf tin with baking paper.
2. Mix Butter and Sugar
- Put butter and caster sugar in a bowl. Beat them until they look pale and fluffy.
3. Add the Eggs
- Add the eggs one at a time. Whisk well after you add each egg.
4. Stir in the Zest
- Add the lemon zest to the bowl. Stir it in to spread the flavor.
5. Fold in the Flour
- Gently add the flour and baking powder. Use a spoon to fold it in slowly.
6. Add a Little Milk
- Pour in a splash of milk. This makes the batter drop easily.
7. Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the tin. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Make the Lemon Drizzle
- Mix lemon juice with granulated sugar. Do not let the sugar melt.
9. Drizzle and Cool
- Poke holes in the warm cake. Pour the lemon syrup over the top.
Notes
➜ Always use room temperature eggs for a better rise.
➜ Do not overmix the flour to keep it light.
➜ Zest the lemons before you squeeze the juice out.
➜ Poke deep holes so the syrup soaks inside.
➜ Use fresh lemons instead of bottled juice for flavor.
➜ Let the cake cool slightly before removing from tin.
➜ Measure your ingredients carefully for the best results.
➜ Check the cake with a skewer before taking out.