Lemon Drizzle Loaf

A classic cake that is sweet and zingy with a deliciously moist sponge and crunchy top.

Difficulty

Low

Time

70 min

Author

Kenwood

This recipe is prepared with:

Products

Smart-Touch Stand Mixer KHC40.040BK

Ingredients

Servings

6

Makes

1 cake

For the cake

  • 225 g unsalted butter

  • 225 g caster sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 225 g plain flour

  • 1 lemon, zest of

  • 1 Tbsp baking powder

For the drizzle

  • 2 lemons, juice only

  • 85 g caster sugar

Utensils

KHC40.040BK

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven - 180ºC

Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper

Fit the splashguard, then fit the Creaming Beater

Add butter and sugar into the appliance bowl

Mix until combined and then scrape the bowl - about 1 minute, speed 4

Mix until light and fluffy - about 2 minutes, speed 3

Then add eggs

Mix until combined - about 3 minutes, speed 2

Then add flour, lemon zest and baking powder

Mix until smooth - about 2 minutes, speed 2

Step 2

Transfer the batter into the prepared tin

Bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean - 50 minutes, 180ºC

Remove from the oven and let cool 

Prick the warm cake all over the top with a skewer

Step 3

Add lemon juice and caster sugar into a clean bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved

Pour the lemon drizzle over the top of the cake

Leave in the tin to cool completely.