Lemon drizzle cake recipe
This lemon drizzle cake recipe will hit the spot at anytime of the day. It's a favourite cake that you will never let you down, and it's even better if you grow your own lemons.
Lemon drizzle cake is one of those classic recipes that never falls out of favour and the secret to its success is two-fold; firstly, it's so simple to make and is a perfect recipe for a novice baker. Secondly, it's a wonderful mix of sweet and tart, with the natural sharpness of lemons counterbalanced by a lovely sweet, sugary syrup.
A good lemon drizzle cake needs to be well-balanced, with the right amount of tartness and sweetness. If you follow the ingredients below, you'll find the perfect ratio.
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Top tips
To test if the cake is cooked, a skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean.
Can you freeze lemon drizzle cake?
Yes you can. If you're storing for a few days, then it's best to keep the cake in an airtight container or for longer wait times, you can freeze a lemon drizzle cake for up to one month.
