Description
Zesty lemon drizzle traybake cake brings sunshine to your dessert table with irresistible citrus charm. Moist crumb and tangy glaze create perfect balance, inviting you to savor each delightful slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sweetening and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 23 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a precise temperature of 350°F (175°C). Carefully prepare a 9×13-inch baking tray by generously greasing the surface and lining it completely with parchment paper, ensuring full coverage of the bottom and sides.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar. Vigorously cream the ingredients together using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes noticeably lighter in color and develops a fluffy, aerated texture.
- Gently introduce eggs into the creamed mixture, incorporating them one at a time. Thoroughly mix each egg until fully integrated before adding the next, creating a smooth and homogeneous batter.
- Carefully sift the self-rising flour and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients. Using a delicate folding technique, combine the dry and wet components until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix and deflate the batter.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing freshly grated lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and smooth milk. Stir these elements gently until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the lined baking tray, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface, ensuring a consistent depth and smooth top.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center of the cake – it should emerge completely clean, indicating the cake is perfectly baked.
Notes
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and prevent waste.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother, more even cake batter consistency.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace self-rising flour with gluten-free flour blend and add extra baking powder.
- Test cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when lightly touched, indicating perfect baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg