Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
I absolutely love giving and receiving homemade gifts. I find it’s so much more personal and I always really appreciate the thought and effort that has gone into it. I’m a really keen baker and therefore love making baked goods to give to others. Today I’m sharing my lemon drizzle loaf cake recipe which would make a lovely gift for Mothers Day.
I have made this lemon drizzle cake countless times before and it never lasts long because it’s seriously tasty. I always think that a lemon drizzle is very appropriate for Spring and it would be the perfect addition to a Mothers Day afternoon tea spread. If you really want to impress then you can top the loaf with lashings of cream cheese frosting, lots of fresh blueberries and a dusting of icing sugar.
This recipe works just as well when doubled and baked in a round bundt tin if you have more mouths to feed or alternatively you can bake lots of mini loafs using cases like these which I have done previously and they were a big hit especially with the little ones!
Ingredients
- 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 225g caster sugar
- 225g self raising flour
- 4 eggs
- Finely grated zest & juice of 1 large lemon
- Juice 1 1/2 lemons
- 85g caster sugar for the drizzle topping
Method
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. I use my Kenwood K mixer for this but can be done with a hand mixer or even just by hand. Add in the 4 eggs one at a time, slowly mixing through.
- Sift in the flour then add the lemon zest and juice and mix until well combined.
- Either grease and line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) or us a loaf tin liner. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the top with a spoon.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Set the cake aside to cool in the tin.
- Mix together the lemon juice with the 85g of caster sugar to make the drizzle topping.
- 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 enjoy served in thick slices with a dollop of cream or natural yoghurt and some fresh berries.
*NOTE* – The loaf will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days (I doubt it will still be around then 😉 ), or you can freeze it for up to 1 month.
This recipe is my suggestion as part of the Cotton Traders Mother’s Day Inspiration Guide. You can see some other ideas here.
Mother Under Measure
February 24, 2016 at 9:05 amLemon drizzle cake is my absolute favourite!! I make a beautiful one if I say so myself, my mum and boyfriends mum both love it, I may take your advice and make them for mother’s day xx
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:51 pmIt’s one of mine too! Yes do it, i’m sure they would appreciate the effort! 🙂 xo
Emma “Skull Mad Mama” Tait
February 24, 2016 at 10:09 amMmmmm this looks sooo yummy!! We love a lemon drizzle loaf cake in this house, it really doesn’t last long at all! Lovely photos too xx
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:52 pmThe same in our house! My husband’s favourite. Thanks for you comment! xo
Sarah Cantwell
February 24, 2016 at 10:29 amI love lemon drizzle cake. It’s my go to cake recipe! You’ve inspired me to get baking x
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:52 pmYay glad I’ve inspired you! Enjoy baking xo
Tori Gabriel
February 24, 2016 at 5:03 pmLemon is my favourite flavour ever! I even prefer it to chocolate. This sounds really delicious!
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:52 pmI think I almost prefer it to chocolate too as it’s much less sickly! Thanks for your comment xo
Rebecca | AAUBlog
February 24, 2016 at 5:05 pmlemon drizzle is one of my favourites – this looks lush!
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:53 pmThanks lovely! xo
Rebecca | AAUBlog
February 24, 2016 at 5:07 pmdon’t know if my previous comment went through?! this looks lush though!
Polly Williams
February 24, 2016 at 9:04 pmYum!! Another lovely recipe – thank you, I love giving away homemade things too – it’s that extra personal touch xx
Harriet Lee
February 25, 2016 at 1:53 pmThanks lovely. I totally agree, I always really appreciate something handmade! xo
lifewithpinkprincesses
February 26, 2016 at 8:51 pmThat loaf cake looks delicious but I am in love with your dishes and bits. So beautiful!!!
Harriet Lee
February 28, 2016 at 8:07 pmAh thank you so much Jodie. I’m a little bit kitchenware obsessed I have to admit! 😉 xo
Michaela Britton
February 28, 2016 at 2:05 pmI love lemon drizzle cake and always make it as it’s a favourite of my kids too. This one sounds delightful!
Harriet Lee
February 28, 2016 at 7:56 pmThank you. You just can’t beat a lemon drizzle I think, it’s such a classic! xo
jenny paulin
August 30, 2016 at 10:31 amyour sponge looks so fluffy and it would def make my mum happy on mothers day as she loves lemon cake x