Lemon Cake 8" by Sugar Avenue Goldbelly from www.goldbelly.com
Introduction
Lemon cake is a sweet and tangy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a popular cake in the UK and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The lemon cake recipe UK is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. In this article, we will be sharing with you a simple and delicious lemon cake recipe that you can try at home.
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need:
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 large eggs
225g self-raising flour
2 lemons, zest finely grated
For the syrup, you will need:
2 lemons, juiced
85g caster sugar
For the icing, you will need:
225g icing sugar
2 lemons, juiced
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a 20cm/8in round cake tin and line the base with baking paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy. 3. Beat the eggs, one at a time, into the butter and sugar mixture, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. 4. Sift the self-raising flour into the mixture and fold it in gently. 5. Add the finely grated zest of two lemons and mix until everything is combined. 6. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 7. While the cake is baking, make the syrup. In a small saucepan, heat the lemon juice and caster sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. 8. When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Prick the surface of the cake all over with a skewer and spoon the syrup over the top, making sure it is evenly distributed. 9. Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin. 10. To make the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add the lemon juice, a little at a time, until you have a smooth, runny consistency. 11. When the cake is completely cool, remove it from the tin and place it on a serving plate. 12. Spoon the icing over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. 13. Leave the icing to set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This lemon cake recipe UK serves 10 people and contains the following nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 475
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Sugar: 47g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 122mg
Conclusion
This lemon cake recipe UK is a simple and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and requires very few ingredients, making it a great recipe to try at home. The sweet and tangy flavors of the cake are perfectly complemented by the zesty lemon syrup and icing. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a slice of this delicious cake with your family and friends.
