Lemon Drizzle Cake

Longing for a lemony treat? Then this is the best Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe you can ever come cross. It’s tender, rich, dense and moist crumbs are bursting with a tangy flavour that any lemon lover would crave for! 

Ever had the Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake? I clearly remember the day I tried the lemon loaf cake at Starbucks, it was amazingly delicious! Every time I am at Starbucks I end up ordering a slice of the lemon loaf cake for myself. I have tried attempting to make the same cake numerous times but never really got it right. Finally after many attempts, this tried and tested recipe will give you the perfect Lemon Drizzle Cake, just the way you would get at Starbucks!

This lemon cake recipe makes for a soft, springy and moist cake without it being heavy or dry. Neither is it too buttery, oily or sweet. It makes for the perfect tea cake! Also, the ingredients needed for this lemon cake are surely stocked in your pantry right now. 

How to make the Lemon Drizzle Cake?

This cake is easier to make than it even tastes! Firstly, don’t forget to preheat the oven at 180c and grease and line a loaf tin. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Make sure the butter is at room temperature and softened, as it is impossible to cream frozen butter. Don’t over beat the mixture as it could split.

Add the eggs one at a time along with the lemon zest and beat well. The mixture might curdle, but that is nothing to worry about. 

After the eggs have incorporated well into the sugar and butter mixture, sift in the flour and baking powder into the mixture. Along with the flour, add the 4 tbsp of milk and gently fold in the mixture using a spatula. 

It is important to fold in the mixture gently as folding traps in extra air in the batter and breaks up existing air bubbles into smaller ones. Not only this, it also prevents the batter from causing any deflation. 

Once the flour is incorporated well, pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the skewer comes out clean. 

Lemon Glaze

I have drizzled the lemon glaze on top of the loaf cake to enhance the flavour of the cake. But feel free to avoid this step if you like as it is completely optional. Glazing the cake doesn’t only enhance the flavour but also makes it look fancier. For the glaze you require, ½ cup icing sugar 3 tbsp lemon juice. Mix these two ingredients together with a spoon until runny and fully mixed. Once the cake is rested and cool, drizzle the glaze on top. Feel free to decorate the cake with lemon slices or lemon zest! 

Tips and Tricks 

1. Make sure the oven is preheated as this will allow the cake to cook evenly. 
   
2. The milk, eggs and butter should be at room temperature. You can take them out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting with the recipe.
   
3. While beating the eggs one at a time, scrape the bottom of the bowl thoroughly to ensure the eggs have incorporated well. 
   
4. Fold in the flour and milk into mixture. DO NOT OVER MIX. This will deflate the batter. 
   
5. Add ½ cup sliced almond or 1 tbsp raisins to give the cake a twist. 
   

This Lemon Cake Recipe ensures you a lot of tanginess and a bit of sweetness! But if your craving truck loads of sweetness, try the Best Fluffy Pancakes!