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Lemon Drizzle Cake: The Best Ever Recipe for Home Chefs

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and tart with this Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe, crafted for home chefs.

Ingredients

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  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool before drizzling with lemon syrup.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add more lemon juice to the drizzle.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep it moist.

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