British Classic Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat and dairy-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

powdered sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar can be blended to make a quick powdered sugar.

Preheat the oven.

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

Add the lemon zest and eggs, mixing well after each addition.

Sift in the plain flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.

Stir in the milk and lemon juice until combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake tin and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool before glazing.

For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Decorate with melted chocolate if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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