Lemon Drizzle Cake

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Sift together the cake flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. 5

   Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the batter is smooth.

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 toothpick 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

   Once cooled, drizzle with additional lemon juice mixed with a bit of sugar for extra lemony flavor, if desired.