Lemon Drizzle Loaf

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An easy Lemon Drizzle Loaf recipe, perfect for afternoon tea.

Lemon Drizzle Loaf



I'm going to be frantically baking this week as hubby's Cricket Tea is this Saturday (the weather looks dodgy at the moment though, which could mean lots of wasted food!). Despite the forecast, I started with this Lemon Drizzle Loaf cake....and it's amazing. Hopefully the cricketers will be impressed.

TOP TIPS FOR MAKING THE LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF

  • Try a lemon and lime drizzle loaf by replacing the juice of one of the lemon's with a lime.
  • The loaf cake can be frozen without the drizzle for up to 3 months. Just wrap it in baking paper then foil to keep it protected.
  • This lemon loaf is yummy when served warm with a dollop of clotted cream.

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LEMON DRIZZLE LOAF


Yield: 8 slices

Lemon Drizzle Loaf

prep time: 15 MINScook time: 45 MINStotal time: 60 mins
A zingy lemon drizzle loaf cake

ingredients:


  • 225g Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 225g Caster Sugar
  • 4 Eggs, beaten
  • Finely grated zest of 1 Lemon
  • 225g Self Raising Flour
  • FOR THE DRIZZLE:
  • Juice of 2 Lemons
  • 85g Caster Sugar

instructions:


  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, then add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in the flour, then add the lemon zest and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
  2. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle - the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.


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15 comments

  1. Jules14 July 2008 at 13:08

    You can't beat Tana's recipe for Lemon Drizzle. I'm not hot on what cakes freeze as we only have a tiny fridge top freezer, but how about something like malt loaf or brownies?

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  2. Beth (jamandcream)14 July 2008 at 13:29

    Hi Jules, I was thinking of a malt loaf only this am. Might see what recipes I can find.

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  3. Thistlemoon14 July 2008 at 19:37

    This is one of my favorite kinds of cakes - simple and yet delicious - and lemon drizzle? I LOVE IT!

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  4. Jan14 July 2008 at 23:55

    Your lemon drizzle cake looks yummy.

    I'd love a recipe for malt loaf if you've got one. Another blogger was talking about Soreen, and now I'm craving some.

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  5. Katie15 July 2008 at 07:50

    That looks wonderful. I love how fresh and light lemon cakes are. The crunchy lemon drizzle makes it even better.

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  6. Jules15 July 2008 at 08:07

    If your interested, this is the recipe I use for malt loaf. http://traineedomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/2008/03/malt-loaf.html

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  7. Beth (jamandcream)15 July 2008 at 11:59

    Thanks Jules, will get ingredients in lunch hour!

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  8. Prudy17 July 2008 at 05:42

    I've been craving lemon drizzled cake-I want it with fresh berries. Yum-yours looks great.

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  9. Maggie17 July 2008 at 08:48

    I haven't tried Tana's recipe - but after seeing it blogged about a couple of times now I must give it a go.
    I always use a recipe by Mary Berry and this too is wonderful. Lemon Drizzle cake is always a winner.

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  10. Mallika17 July 2008 at 13:45

    Looks idiot proof to me! I might have to try it. You have a lovely blog here... just found you from Maninas.

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  11. Valerie Harrison (bellini)17 July 2008 at 14:29

    Lemon loaf is always a great standby:D

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  12. Beth (jamandcream)17 July 2008 at 21:42

    Great idea Angela

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  13. eatme_delicious18 July 2008 at 20:09

    Mmm lemon loaf. I've been wanting to make a lemon yogurt loaf!

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  14. Ryan21 July 2008 at 15:51

    This looks great! I have just found your blog via the Foodie Blog Roll, and was surprised to see another Cornish blogger. Well, sort of - I don't live there anymore but wish I did!

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  15. Anonymous13 September 2009 at 13:16

    Thank you ,this has been a famiy fav for years but the page has gone out of the free recipe book i got 20 years ago have just made it for her birthday cake

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