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lemon drizzle

A quintessential British sponge cake, renowned for its moist texture and sharp, sugary crust. This recipe produces a tender crumb infused with fresh lemon zest, soaked in a tangy syrup while still warm. As seen in the image, it is finished with delicate strips of lemon peel for an extra zesty kick.

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recipe by

sadie

dessertBritish8 servingsvegetarian
Lemon Drizzle - Image 1
20
prep (min)
50
cook (min)
70
total (min)
  • •225 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • •225 grams caster sugar
  • •4 items large eggs
  • •225 grams self-raising flour
  • •1 tsp baking powder
  • •2 items lemons, finely zested
  • •85 grams granulated sugar (for drizzle)
  • •2 items lemons, juiced (for drizzle)
  • •1 item lemon, peel pared into thin strips (for garnish)