Description

Jamie Oliver’s Lemon Drizzle Cake is a moist and tender sponge cake flavored with fresh lemon zest and juice. It’s finished with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze that soaks into the cake, making it irresistibly flavorful.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

- 225g (1 cup) caster sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 225g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour

- Zest of 2 lemons

- Juice of 1 lemon

- 2 tablespoons milk

For the Drizzle:

- Juice of 2 lemons

- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy. This step helps create a light sponge.

Step 3: Add Eggs

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture looks like it’s curdling, add a tablespoon of the self-raising flour to stabilize it.

Step 4: Fold in Dry Ingredients

Gently fold in the self-raising flour using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix, as this will keep the cake light and fluffy.

Step 5: Add Lemon and Milk

Fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk until just combined. The batter should have a smooth consistency.