Lemon Drizzle Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.

4. 4

   Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

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, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Optional: For an extra lemony kick, you can prepare a lemon drizzle by mixing additional lemon juice with powdered sugar and drizzle it over the cake once it's cooled.