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Lemon Drizzle Sheet Cake

Lemon Drizzle Sheet Cake

Lemon Drizzle Sheet Cake is a perfect treat for any lemon lover. The soft, fluffy cake combined with the tart lemon drizzle on top creates a refreshing and light dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp 225g buttery spread, straight from the fridge
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp 225g granulated sugar
  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • 2¼ cups 275g all-purpose flour
  • 4¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
Crunchy Topping:
  • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp 175g sanding sugar
  • Juice of 2 lemons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the cake.
  2. Mix the cake ingredients – In a large bowl, add all the cake ingredients and mix them with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
  3. Bake the cake – Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and springs back when you press the middle lightly with your finger.
  4. Cool the cake – Let the cake cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack, peel off the parchment paper, and let it cool completely.
  5. Make the topping – In a small bowl, mix the sanding sugar and lemon juice until it’s thin and runny.
  6. Add the topping – Place the cake on a sheet pan to catch any drips. Spoon the lemon syrup over the cake while it’s still a little warm so it soaks in and makes a nice crunchy topping.
  7. Let it cool and serve – Allow the cake to finish cooling on the wire rack. Once it’s cool, slice it and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tip: Add Poppy Seeds for Extra Flavor

To make a Lemon Poppy Seed Sheet Cake, simply add ¼ cup (30g) of poppy seeds along with the other sheet cake ingredients. The poppy seeds add a delightful crunch and enhance the lemon flavor, giving your cake an extra layer of texture and taste!