Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake

The Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe from Delia Smith is a tasty treat that only needs a few simple ingredients. This cake tastes great because it has lemon zest and juice, eggs, caster sugar, melted unsalted butter, and self-raising flour. This cake can be ready in 60 minutes and can feed up to 10 people.

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💗 Why You’ll Be Glad You Tried This Recipe

• Tangy Citrus Flavor. This cake has a nice burst of tangy citrus flavor from the lemon zest and juice.
• Easy to Make. This recipe is easy to follow because it only needs a few simple items.
• Moist and Tender. When you mix butter and self-raising flour, the texture is soft and tender.
• Irresistible Drizzle. The lemon sauce, which is both sweet and sour, makes the cake taste even better.

❓ What Is Delia Smith’s Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe?

Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake is a popular British dessert with a tangy and moist texture made with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, lemon zest, and juice, it gets its name from the drizzle of lemon syrup that adds extra flavor and moisture.

🍋 Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake Ingredients

• 225g unsalted butter, softened
• 225g caster sugar
• 4 eggs
• 225g self-raising flour
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1½ lemons, juiced
• 85g caster sugar

🍞 Instructions For Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake

1. Set the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
2. Mix the butter and caster sugar until they are light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix them in slowly.
3. Add the self-raising flour and mix it in. Then add the lemon zest and mix it in well.
4. Put greaseproof paper around the edges of an 8-by-21-inch loaf tin. Spoon the mixture into the pan and use a spoon to level the top.
5. If you stick a small skewer into the middle of the cake, it should come out clean after 45 to 50 minutes.
6. To make the sauce, mix the lemon juice and caster sugar together while the cake cools in its pan.
7. Prick the warm cake all over with a fork or stick, and then pour the drizzle on top. The juice will soak in, and the sugar will turn into a nice, crunchy topping.
8. Leave in the pan until it’s totally cool, then take it out and serve.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use fresh lemons. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest make Lemon Drizzle Cake taste real.
• Don’t overmix the batter. A dense cake might arise from overmixing. For light and fluffy texture, mix ingredients only until mixed.
• Adjust sweetness. To make a less sweet cake, reduce the caster sugar.
• Be cautious with the drizzle. Let the lemon syrup soak into the cake slowly for a luscious, equally flavored finish.
• Let it cool before drizzling. To avoid sogginess, chill the cake before adding the lemon drizzle.

🍦 What To Serve With Lemon Drizzle Cake?

Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake pairs well with a variety of accompaniments serve it with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a cup of hot tea. For more side dish ideas check this collection of best sides To Serve With Lemon Drizzle Cake.

🎚 How To Store Lemon Drizzle Cake?

• In the fridge. The Traditional Mary Berry Chicken Tikka Masala can be kept in the fridge for up to three days in a container that doesn’t let air in.
• In the freezer. To freeze for up to three months, wrap it up tightly and put it in the fridge to thaw before serving.

🥵 How To Reheat Lemon Drizzle Cake?

• Oven method. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil on a baking sheet heat for 10–15 minutes until warm.
• Microwave method. Slice the cake and set it on a microwave-safe plate check for warmth after 20–30 seconds on medium power repeat as needed, but avoid overheating and drying the cake.
• Steaming method. Put a few inches of water in a pot and simmer cover the cake with foil in a heatproof dish place the dish on a steamer rack or heatproof plate in the pot heat for 5–10 minutes with steam.

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Delia Smith Lemon Drizzle Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 300 calories
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Protein: 4 grams
• Sugar: 25 grams

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