{"id":"a696f4c1-4c1b-4d65-98de-b47dabc1ae50","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a696f4c1-4c1b-4d65-98de-b47dabc1ae50","source_url":"https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake","title":"Lemon drizzle cake","description":"It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?","servings":10,"servings_text":"Cuts into 10 slices","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"225g unsalted butter softened","item":"unsalted butter softened","quantity":225,"unit":"g"},{"text":"225g caster sugar","item":"caster sugar","quantity":225,"unit":"g"},{"text":"4 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":4},{"text":"225g self-raising flour","item":"self-raising flour","quantity":225,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 lemon zested","item":"lemon zested","quantity":1},{"text":"1½ lemons juiced","item":"lemons juiced","quantity":1.5},{"text":"85g caster sugar","item":"caster sugar","quantity":85,"unit":"g"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4."},{"number":2,"text":"Beat together the butter and caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through."},{"number":3,"text":"Sift in the self-raising flour, then add the lemon zest and mix until well combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Line a 2 lb (about 14 x 24cm) loaf tin with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean."},{"number":6,"text":"While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and caster sugar to make the drizzle."},{"number":7,"text":"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."},{"number":8,"text":"Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:02.330932+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:02.330932+00:00"}