Paul Hollywood’s Lemon Drizzle Cake
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4.8
54 reviews
Excellent
Paul Hollywood’s Lemon Drizzle Cake
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This lemon drizzle cake has an intense citrus flavor, thanks to lemon in the batter and in the sweet, crunchy glaze that's drizzled on top.
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Ingredients
For the lemon drizzle cake
- 1 tick plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, plus extra to grease the pan
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar (or blitz granulated sugar in a food processor until finely ground)
- Finely grated zest of 2 large lemons (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of fine salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
For the crunchy lemon glaze
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
Make the lemon drizzle cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 2-pound loaf pan or a 9-by 5-inch (23-by 13-cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter, sugar and lemon zest together until the mixture is very light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until smoothly combined. Add just enough milk so that the batter will slowly drop off of a spoon when scooped.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and gently smooth the surface to level it. Bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Make the crunchy lemon glaze
- Once you’ve removed the cake from the oven, mix the lemon juice and sugar together in a small liquid measuring cup.
- While the cake is still warm, use a toothpick to prick holes all over the top of the cake then spoon over the lemon drizzle. Leave to cool completely in the pan before removing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
54 reviews
Excellent
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