Lemon Drizzle Cake 🍋🍰

✨ Introduction

This moist and zesty lemon drizzle cake 🍋 is soaked in a sweet citrus glaze that drips beautifully over each slice. Perfect for tea time, brunch, or gifting. 😍

🧂 Ingredients

• 🍋 2 large lemons (zest + juice)
• 🧈 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 🍬 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 🥚 4 large eggs
• 🍞 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 🧂 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 🥛 ¼ cup (60 ml) milk

🍋 For the drizzle

• 🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
• 🍬 ½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
2. 🧈 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 🥚 Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. 🍋 Stir in lemon zest and juice.
5. 🍞 Sift flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.
6. 🥛 Add milk and mix until smooth. Pour into loaf pan.
7. 🕒 Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. 🍋 Mix lemon juice and powdered sugar for drizzle. Pour over warm cake.
9. 🌬️ Let cool before slicing and serving.

🔄 Methods

• Add poppy seeds for texture 🌱.
• Use orange or lime instead of lemon 🍊.
• Top with candied lemon slices or glaze 🍥.
• Make mini loaves or muffins 🧁.

📚 History

Lemon drizzle cake is a British classic 🇬🇧, loved for its bright flavor and moist texture. It’s often served at afternoon tea or family gatherings.

💪 Benefits

• 🍋 Vitamin C from lemon
• 🧈 Rich flavor from butter
• 🥚 Protein from eggs
• 🍬 Sweet satisfaction from natural ingredients

🎨 Formation

Serve on a wooden board or cake stand. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves 🌿. Pairs beautifully with tea or coffee ☕.

✅ Conclusion

Lemon Drizzle Cake is a golden, citrusy delight that’s easy to make and impossible to resist. 🍰✨

❤️ Lovers

• 🍋 Citrus fans
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
• 🧑‍🍳 Home bakers
• 🎁 Gift givers
• ☕ Tea time lovers