Lemon drizzle cake is a Great British Bake Off classic recipe and here’s how to easily make it

Lemon drizzle will not be solely a Bake Off traditional, it is a household favorite in properties and low retailers up and down the nation.

The fragile, zesty sponge is commonly introduced in a loaf tin and is extremely straightforward to make.

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Crammed with lemon buttercream and made in a spherical baking pan, it is the final word cake for sharing with family and friends.

This scrumptious bake can simply be made dairy and gluten free with simply a few primary tweaks. For heaps simpler recipes like this, comply with @cakeontherun on Instagram.

Watch how one can make the lemon drizzle cake within the video above or comply with the straightforward directions under.

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Lemon drizzle cake (makes an 8-inch cake / serves 8)

Substances:

• 250g margarine
• 250g caster sugar
• 250g self-raising flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tsp lemon extract/ essence
• A squeeze of lemon juice

Plus for the buttercream filling

• 400g icing sugar
• 150g margarine
• Squeeze lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon extract/ essence

Plus for the drizzle

• 100g caster sugar
• Squeeze lemon juice

Methodology:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 200C/ 400F/ Gasoline Mark 6.
2. Beat the margarine and sugar collectively in a big bowl till easy and creamy.
3. Sift within the flour and add the entire different substances into the bowl and stir till mixed.
4. Pour the combination into two 8-inch lined baking tins and oven bake for half-hour. Verify the cake is cooked by inserting a knife into the sponge and if it comes out clear it’s cooked.
5. Take away the baking paper and depart to chill on a wire rack.
6. As soon as cooled sandwich with buttercream – combine the entire filling substances in a bowl till thick and spreadable. Add additional liquid if required.
7. Prick the highest sponge with a fork, combine the caster sugar and lemon juice collectively after which drizzle on prime.

Make it dairy free – use dairy margarine made with sunflower oil.

Make it gluten free – use gluten free flour and baking powder.

Each substances can be found in most UK supermarkets and on-line.

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