Description
This Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake is light, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s a timeless teatime favorite that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the drizzle:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and lemon juice. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, mix the lemon juice and sugar for the drizzle in a small bowl.
- When the cake is done, remove from the oven and pierce the top with a skewer or toothpick. Spoon the lemon drizzle evenly over the hot loaf.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest or a few drops of lemon extract.
- This loaf stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap well and thaw at room temperature.
- Top with a lemon glaze or icing sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon drizzle cake, lemon loaf, citrus dessert, British tea cake, easy lemon cake