Best Ever Lemon Drizzle Cake

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This lemon drizzle cake recipe is one of my favorite cakes to make when it's warm and sunny outside. Nothing says sunshine like bright yellow, zesty lemons. When life gives you lemons, make lemon cake!

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Updated on March 4, 2024
Lemon loaf cake on white platter with lemon slices on top
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 loaf cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (Optional)

  • 1 medium lemon, zested

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced

  • 7 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder gradually; fold with a wooden spoon to be sure flour is combined. Stir in lemon zest.

  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan, being careful not to press it down.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Try not to open the oven door early to avoid collapsing the fluffy cake.

  5. Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: Juice the zested lemon from the cake batter into a small bowl. Add zest and juice of second lemon. Stir in sugar until dissolved; taste and add more sugar or lemon juice to suit your taste.

  6. Drizzle glaze over the warm cake and leave to cool in the pan; glaze will harden as the cake cools.

Cook’s Note

I use 4 to 5 tablespoons of lemon juice for the glaze. Add more sugar or lemon juice to suit your taste. You can add very finely chopped mint leaves to the glaze for a refreshing twist.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

494 Calories
26g Fat
63g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 494
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 569mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 231mg 18%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 116mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.