Lemon Drizzle Cake

A classic French-style lemon loaf cake featuring a rich batter, apricot jam glaze, and a zesty lemon syrup finish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 354.3 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.9 grams 658.2 grams
Fat 12.7 grams 152.4 grams
Protein 5.1 grams 60.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
5
piece
Eggs
Free-range
140
ml
80
g
Fruits
3
piece
Lemon
Zest only
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
GrainsCereals
Liquids
1.5
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Butter a 26cm x 9cm x 8cm loaf tin and line it with greaseproof paper.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, cream, lemon zest, rum, salt, and butter in a large bowl.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into the mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the tin and bake for 50-60 minutes, turning halfway.
  • Remove cake from tin and cool on a rack for 10 minutes while keeping the oven on.
  • Brush the cake with warmed apricot glaze and rest for five minutes.
  • Combine lemon juice, zest, and icing sugar for the lemon glaze.
  • Heat the lemon mixture until the sugar dissolves into a syrup.
  • Brush the lemon syrup over the cake and let it set.
  • Place cake in the turned-off oven for 3-5 minutes to dry the glaze.
  • Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving.