Lemon Drizzle Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4

   Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then fold gently into the mixture.

5. 5

   Add the zest and juice of the lemons, and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Optionally, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from lemon juice and powdered sugar before serving.