Lemon Drizzle Cake

Instructions

1. 1

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

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

   Stir in the zest of two lemons.

5. 5

   In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   While the cake is baking, mix the juice of the two lemons with the icing sugar to make the drizzle.

10. 10

    Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a skewer and pour the lemon drizzle over the cake.

12. 12

    Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin before removing and serving.