If you’re a fan of lemon cake, you HAVE to try this Milky Lemon Drizzle Cake! It’s light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday party, a family gathering, or just a cozy night in, this dreamy lemon cake is sure to impress.
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What is a Lemon Drizzle Cake?
A lemon drizzle cake is a type of sponge cake that’s made with lemon juice. Once the cake has cooled, it’s topped with a zesty icing made with lemon juice and sugar. The result is a beautiful, lemony cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
How Can I Make This into a Birthday Cake?
If you want to turn your lemon drizzle into a birthday cake, there are a few things you can do.
- First, you can add some extra decorations to the cake, such as fresh flowers or edible glitter.
- You can also add some extra layers to the cake to make it bigger and more impressive.
- Another option is to fill the cake with a lemon curd or buttercream frosting to make it even more decadent.
Flavour Alternatives
While lemon is the traditional flavor for a drizzle cake, there are plenty of other flavors you can try.
- For example, you could make an orange drizzle cake by swapping out the lemon juice and zest for orange juice and zest.
- You could also make a grapefruit drizzle cake or a lime drizzle cake.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even try making a lavender and lemon cake or a lemon and thyme drizzle cake.
Tips for Making the Perfect Lemon Cake
While making a lemon drizzle cake is relatively simple, there are a few tips you can follow to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly. Here are some of our top tips:
- Use fresh lemons: The key to a delicious lemon cake is using fresh lemons. Avoid using bottled lemon juice as it won’t have the same flavor as fresh lemons.
- Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can cause your cake to become tough and dry. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
- Let the cake cool before adding the icing: It’s important to let the cake cool completely before adding the icing. If the cake is still warm, the icing will melt and become runny.
Looking for more lemon recipes, why not try our Mini Lemon Madeline Recipe or if your feeling something more Italian in flavour, why not try our Olive Oil Cake Recipe ๐
Milky Lemon Cake ๐โ๏ธ
Ingredients
For the Lemon Cake
- 4 Oz Softened Butter
- 4 Oz White Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 5 Oz Self-raising Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Tbsps Milk
For the Lemon Drizzle
- Lemon Juice from 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar may need more depending on the size of your lemon
Instructions
For the Lemon Cake
- Cream together you butter and sugar until combined4 Oz Softened Butter, 4 Oz White Sugar
- Mix in your 2 eggs, until the batter turns pale and fluffy2 Large Eggs
- Gently stir in your flour, baking powder and milk and mix your batter is just combined5 Oz Self-raising Flour, 1 Tsp Baking Powder, 2 Tbsps Milk
- Grease and line a 6 inch cake pan with parchment paper
- Pour your cake batter into the cake pan and bake in your preheated oven for 20-30 mins
For the Lemon Drizzle
- Mix together the lemon juice and white sugar and mix until combinedLemon Juice from 1 Lemon, 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- (make this drizzle after you cake has cooled otherwise it will dry before you have the time to put it onto your cake)
Assembling the Cake
- Take your cake out of itโs pan once it has completely cooled, then pour your lemon drizzle over you cake and leave it to set for about 5 mins
- Slice your cake and enjoy!
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