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Jamie Oliver Lemon Drizzle Cake

Jamie Oliver Lemon Drizzle Cake
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Jamie Oliver’s Lemon Drizzle Cake is a moist and tender sponge cake infused with fresh lemon zest and juice. After baking, the cake is drizzled with a lemon-sugar glaze that soaks into the sponge, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for spring or summer, but its bright flavor can bring a touch of sunshine any time of year.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to create this delicious lemon drizzle cake:

For the Cake

  • All-Purpose Flour (1 ½ cups) – Provides structure for the cake.
  • Baking Powder (1 ½ tsp) – Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • Butter (½ cup, softened) – Adds richness and moisture to the cake.
  • Granulated Sugar (1 cup) – Sweetens the cake and balances the tartness.
  • Eggs (3 large) – Adds structure and richness to the batter.
  • Lemon Zest (from 2 lemons) – Provides fresh lemony flavor.
  • Milk (¼ cup) – Adds moisture to the cake for a tender crumb.

For the Lemon Drizzle

  • Powdered Sugar (½ cup) – Sweetens the glaze.
  • Lemon Juice (from 2 lemons) – Adds tartness and flavor to the drizzle.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Lemon Zest: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Make the Lemon Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Drizzle Over the Cake: While the cake is still warm, use a fork or skewer to poke small holes across the top, then pour the lemon drizzle over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/jamie-oliver-lemon-drizzle-cake/