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Lemon Drizzle Traycake

This one-bowl zesty Lemon Drizzle traycake recipe makes squares of soft lemon sponge, covered with a delicately crunchy lemon drizzle. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , International , British

Ingredients

  • 200 g (2 sticks) unsalted butter , softened
  • 150 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 250 g (2 cups) plain (all purpose) flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
Drizzle
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 175 g (¾ cups) granulated sugar
  • lemon zest to decorate

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.Grease a 23x33cm (9x13 in) baking tray or line with baking paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating each one in well, then mix in the lemon zest and juice. The batter might ‘split’ slightly, but it will come together when the flour is added.
  3. Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently stir to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, mix the lemon juice and sugar and then drizzle over the top of the warm cake. Allow to cool completely, sprinkle with the lemon zest then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • The batter might ‘split’ slightly when the lemon is added to the wet mixture, but it will come together when the flour is added.
  • Be sure to add the drizzle while the cake is still warm - then the juice will soak into the cake and the sugar will form a lovely crust

Nutrition Information

Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.