Easy lemon drizzle cake: The best moist recipe you’ll love
A delightful and moist lemon drizzle cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 200 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams powdered sugar for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cake.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding lemon extract.
- This cake can be enjoyed plain or with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams