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

   Add the zest of the two lemons and mix until combined.

5. 5

   In a separate 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 pan 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, prepare the lemon drizzle by mixing the juice of the two lemons with a little sugar to taste.

10. 10

    Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan 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, allowing it to soak in.

12. 12

    Let the cake cool completely before serving.