Description
This classic Christmas Lemon Drizzle Cake is a bright and zesty treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Moist and tangy, it features rich butter, fragrant lemon zest, and a luscious lemon juice drizzle, creating a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors that will brighten your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it is ready for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking and to promote even cooking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which helps to create a light texture.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each to ensure full incorporation and a uniform batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to form the cake batter base, combining just until smooth.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Fold in the lemon zest and lemon juice gently, distributing the citrus flavor throughout the batter evenly.
- Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and smoother batter.
- Check the cake at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking; oven temperatures may vary.
- For an extra drizzle, mix additional lemon juice with powdered sugar to pour over the warm cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
