Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake That's Refreshingly Zesty and Easy

This Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake is a zesty and delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar can replace with coconut sugar
3 large Eggs at room temperature
1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
0.5 cup Lemon Juice fresh

For the Glaze

1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh

Equipment

Loaf pan
Mixing bowl
electric mixer
Spatula
Wire rack

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the batter.
Mix in the lemon zest and juice until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to maintain texture.

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