{"slug":"lemon-drizzle-cake","title":"Lemon Drizzle Cake","subtitle":"Tangy, sweet, and utterly delicious","intro":"A classic British bake that's perfect for afternoon tea or dessert. The zesty lemon glaze soaks into the cake for maximum flavor.","kicker":"CLASSIC BRITISH BAKE","kind":"food","tags":["baking","dessert","classic","vegetarian"],"prepTime":15,"cookTime":40,"totalTime":55,"baseServings":8,"ingredients":[{"id":"baking-spread","name":"Baking spread","quantity":225,"unit":"g","aisle":"dairy-eggs","notes":"plus extra for greasing"},{"id":"caster-sugar","name":"Caster sugar","quantity":225,"unit":"g","aisle":"dry-goods","notes":null},{"id":"self-raising-flour","name":"Self-raising flour","quantity":275,"unit":"g","aisle":"dry-goods","notes":null},{"id":"baking-powder","name":"Baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","aisle":"dry-goods","notes":null},{"id":"eggs","name":"Free-range eggs","quantity":4,"unit":"","aisle":"dairy-eggs","notes":null},{"id":"milk","name":"Milk","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp","aisle":"dairy-eggs","notes":null},{"id":"lemons","name":"Unwaxed lemons","quantity":4,"unit":"","aisle":"fruit-veg","notes":"2 for zest, 2 for juice"},{"id":"granulated-sugar","name":"Granulated sugar","quantity":175,"unit":"g","aisle":"dry-goods","notes":null}],"steps":[{"number":1,"title":"Preheat the oven","body":"Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4. Grease a 20cm round cake tin with butter and line the base with baking paper.","timer":null},{"number":2,"title":"Mix the cake batter","body":"Measure all the cake ingredients (except the lemons for glaze) into a large bowl and beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Finely grate the zest of 2 lemons into the mixture.","timer":null},{"number":3,"title":"Bake the cake","body":"Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and level the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake has shrunk a little from the sides of the tin and springs back when lightly touched with a fingertip in the centre.","timer":2100},{"number":4,"title":"Make the glaze","body":"Meanwhile, make the glaze. Mix 175g granulated sugar with the juice of 2 lemons and stir to a runny consistency.","timer":null},{"number":5,"title":"Glaze and cool","body":"Leave the cake to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then lift out and place on a wire rack set over a tray. Brush the glaze all over the warm cake. The cake will absorb the liquid and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping.","timer":null}]}