• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Disclosure and Privacy
  • Dragons and Fairy Dust
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Dragons and Fairy Dust

Dragons and Fairy Dust

North East Food and Adventure

  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes
    • Traditional British Recipes
    • Soup and Salads
    • Starters, Sides and Nibbles
    • Main Course
    • Desserts
    • Cakes and Bakes
  • Travel and Adventure
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • North East Walks and Trails
    • Historic North East
    • North East Adventures
  • LifeStyle
    • Home and Garden
    • Home Organisation
  • Raspberry and blackberry drizzle cake

    Raspberry and blackberry drizzle cake is a great way to use up summer berries. It…

  • Lemon and Sultana Biscuits

    All the delicious flavour of lemons in biscuit form. These easy lemon and sultana biscuits…

  • Rhubarb Cake
    Rhubarb And Walnut Cake Recipe

    Rhubarb and walnut cake is a delicious way to use rhubarb. The tart rhubarb blends…

  • Lemon Chicken
    Lemon and Herb Chicken Recipe

    I have recently been searching for recipes that use up lemons as I seem to…

Home Β» Recipes Β» Cakes and Bakes Β» Classic Lemon Drizzle Cake

Classic Lemon Drizzle Cake

Cakes and Bakes, Traditional British Recipes

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

When life gives you lemons make lemon drizzle cake. This classic bake is sure to put a smile on your face.

What could be nicer than a classic lemon drizzle cake? A bite of the soft sponge cake brings the tang of lemon and the crunch of sugar. Perfect with a cup of tea to brighten up an afternoon.

Classic lemon drizzle cake

I haven’t made a lemon drizzle cake for ages. My last attempt at a drizzle cake was a lovely raspberry and blackberry drizzle cake which was perfect to use up my bumper raspberry crop. On finding that I had three lemons that I had to use up I thought a lemon drizzle cake would be perfect. Don’t you hate it when you have to buy a bag of lemons when you only need to use one? It did give me an excuse to make cake though and that is never a bad thing. Normally I would make lemon and sultana biscuits but they only need one lemon.

A classic lemon drizzle cake

Before I could make a lemon drizzle cake I had to find a recipe. Searching on-line I found several recipes for lemon drizzle cake. Strangely one of these requires one and half eggs. I am still trying to work out how you measure half an egg. Is there some gadget that slices an egg neatly in half that I am missing from my life? Even more weird how did someone discover that the recipe tastes best with one and a half eggs? I mean who would even try this? It is mind boggling.

When I need a classic recipe I always have a look though my gran’s cookbooks. I inherited a number of books from her. Some of these have strange names like the Radiation Cookbook and they take you back into the past. The recipes are substantial and use a lot of ingredients that are not so familiar today. Inside each of these books my gran has inserted hand written notes of recipes that she tried and liked. Some of these are cryptic with just a name and list of ingredients. Others have more detail but none have pictures. Looking though these I found a recipe for lemon drizzle cake. I have fond memories of eating this and other home made cakes with my gran when we went to visit. I thought I would try it for myself.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Lemon Drizzle Cake

A classic lemon drizzle cake is really easy to make. It starts with a basic sponge recipe. To make a basic sponge take the weight of an egg and add the same weight in flour, butter and sugar the. To make a bigger cake you can double and triple the amounts. It is an easy way to remember how to make a sponge without a recipe book. The secret to a lemon drizzle cake adding the lemon drizzle whilst the cake is still warm. Mix together some lemon juice and caster sugar until it is smooth. Let the cake sit for a few minutes when you remove it from the oven. Holes should then be made in the cake with a skewer and pour on the drizzle. The holes allow the drizzle to sink into the centre of the cake spreading the lemon heaven all though it.

Classic Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Classic lemon drizzle cake

Classic lemon drizzle cake

A light lemon sponge drizzled with lemon juice and sugar to make a lovely tangy cake
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 3 large eggs
  • 170 g self raising flour
  • 170 g caster sugar
  • 170 g butter
  • Zest of two lemons

For the drizzle

  • Juice of two lemons
  • 110 g caster sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C, Gas Mark 4
  • Grease a loaf tin
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the flour, eggs and lemon zest and mix
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf tin
  • Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until a skewer put in the middle comes out clean
  • Mix together the sugar and lemon juice for the drizzle
  • Make holes in the cake with a skewer
  • Pour the drizzle over the top
  • Leave to cool

Why not pin the recipe to make later?

Classic lemon drizzle cake. Soft sponge with a lemon glaze drizzled over the top.

When was the last time you made lemon drizzle cake? Why not make some today?

April 27, 2017 · 4 Comments

Previous Post: « Battle of the Burger at Wylam Brewery
Next Post: Eat Seasonal- May – Radish and Sweetcorn Salad »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too says

    April 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Oooh I love a good lemon drizzle cake… Delicious

    Reply
    • Dragons and Fairy Dust says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Thank you. I should really make them more often

      Reply
  2. Anca says

    April 28, 2017 at 7:46 am

    It looks delicious, it’s been a while since I made a lemon drizzle, I should bake one soon. x

    Reply
    • Dragons and Fairy Dust says

      April 28, 2017 at 9:33 am

      I hadn’t made one for ages. Glad I did now as they really are nice.

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Dragons and Fairy Dust

Never miss a post

Subscribe below to receive free meal planning templates

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Categories

fairydust_dragon

fairydust_dragon
Getting excited for my #seasonyoursummer party tom Getting excited for my #seasonyoursummer party tomorrow thanks to @schwartz.uk and @comerounduk.

Got some great ideas for recipes using these seasonings so watch this space to see what I come up with.

Which spice would you use first?
A final meal for #organicseptember. This is tuna p A final meal for #organicseptember. This is tuna pasta, a tin of tuna, onions and mushrooms fried up in sun dried tomato pesto and served with trottole pasta.

Quick and easy and tastes fab

The pasta and pesto are from @organicorealfoods Loving the trottole, such an unusual shape.

#organicfood
Today I am sharing this delicious prima era risott Today I am sharing this delicious prima era risotto from @organicorealfoods This delicious risotto is produced by the Picco family in the Po Valley from rice they grow.

It's really easy to make and the family loved it. The bread sticks and olives are from the same place.

Are you supporting #organicseptember #organicfood
This #organicseptember I have been trying out a ra This #organicseptember I have been trying out a range of foods from @organicorealfoods They work with small scale producers and family run farms who produce organic food. This helps support our wildlife.
I will be sharing some of the food I made shortly but have to say the olives are lush and the aubergine spread is my new go to breakfast spread. #organicfood

I was sent some items to try
So nice to see one of the Elmers from the previous So nice to see one of the Elmers from the previous trails in the RVI. I loved hunting for all the different elephants and it's great to see one in their new home #elmertheelephant #ne1
Which star mix piece is your favorite? We always f Which star mix piece is your favorite? We always fight over the fried egg in our house. Always a fun battle on movie night!

 @britmums @haribouki

This post is an entry for #mystarmixfavouritechallenge sponsored by Haribo. Get more info on the Haribo site https://www.haribo.com/en-gb/products/haribo/starmix
Today's #floweroftheday are these gorgeous red flo Today's #floweroftheday are these gorgeous red flowers that mark the start of sping. I always forget what they are called.

It's hard to believe today marks the anniversary of the first lock down. What a strange year its been and heartbreaking how many lost lives.

Now we have a vaccine and new hope that things may get back to more normal.

The pandemic has taught me new skills. Now I can make face masks, have knitted a cardigan and 24 squares of a pandemic blanket. I am also making the most of the garden. What has it taught you?

#springflowers @farmersgirlcook @fabfood4all @choclette8 @lavenderandlovage
[email protected] for my cute monkey and the tea. He's Thanks@pgtips for my cute monkey and the tea. He's helping me wfh!
How about Neep and Tattie soup as a twist on a Bur How about Neep and Tattie soup as a twist on a Burns Night supper. . It is a lovely warming soup with a hint of spice made from swede (Scottish turnip or neeps) and potatoes (tatties). Perfect for this cold weather.

Get the recipe link in bio bio

#burnssupper #stayhomesupper #souprecipe #wintersoup
A thank you to @toogoodtogo.uk for this lovely rec A thank you to @toogoodtogo.uk for this lovely recipe book, which will help inspire me to make new recipes in my quest to reduce food waste.

The background is knitted squares from my pandemic blanket project. Want to know more? Let me know and I'll share the squares #knitting
#pandemicblanket

If you haven't tried the to good to go food app yet, do. It's a great way to discover local restaurants and food stores and saving food that might go to waste.
Thanks to @nisalocally for the delivery of my heig Thanks to @nisalocally for the delivery of my height in yazoo! My son is delighted. It was too hard to stack them to see if it was my height! They kept falling over πŸ˜€ so I had to put them on a basket.

They will be enjoyed (in fact some had gone before I took the photo!)

#drinkstagram #drinks
Many thanks to @hycolinuk for this amazing selecti Many thanks to @hycolinuk for this amazing selection of antiviral cleaning products that arrived yesterday.

Today I am germ buster!! No virus on my surfaces. πŸ˜€. #springcleaning a bit early! #cleaningmotivation #antiviral
Eddie went for a "welfare groom" yesterday. His fu Eddie went for a "welfare groom" yesterday. His fur was so long that when he was walking in the snow he was getting big snowballs on his feet and sliding everywhere.

This is the result - he's like a new dog. It's almost like he's a puppy again! #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #cavalierkingcharles #dogsofinstagram
New year cactus πŸ˜‚ #flowersofinstagram #flowerof New year cactus πŸ˜‚ #flowersofinstagram #floweroftheday #cactusflower @farmersgirlcook @fabfood4all @choclette8 @lavenderandlovage
I dont think Eddie is sure about the snow! #cavali I dont think Eddie is sure about the snow! #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #uksnow
My top posts of 2020. Nice floral mix with my dog My top posts of 2020. Nice floral mix with my dog and a fluffy snowdog sneaking in there #topnine2020
Happy New Year everyone. Hope it is a better one f Happy New Year everyone. Hope it is a better one for you all now we can see light at the end of the tunnel! #sunrise #woodland
I am loving this festive snowman and snow dog trai I am loving this festive snowman and snow dog trail in #northtyneside. This is eight swans a swimming - obvious really! You can find him in the Forum shopping centre in Wallsend. Don't forget your face mask.

Find how many others I have found and where they are on the blog. Link in profile #snowmanandsnowdognt
Some pretty chrysanthemums to brighten a grey day. Some pretty chrysanthemums to brighten a grey day.

These were a birthday gift four years ago. They were looking really sad inside but since I planted them out they have perked up. Strangely the flowers were white last year!

#flowers #floweroftheday #flowersofinstagram #winterflowers @farmersgirlcook @fabfood4all @jillcolonna @choclette8 @lavenderandlovage
So yesterday I had a flat tyre thanks to a nail. W So yesterday I had a flat tyre thanks to a nail. When I went to get the puncture fixed this saying was on the wall. So true! #wisewords
Load More… Follow on Instagram
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes
  • Travel and Adventure
  • LifeStyle

Copyright © 2022 · Thyme Theme by Restored 316

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking β€œAccept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT