Lemon and Lime Drizzle Loaf

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An easy Lemon and Lime Drizzle loaf cake made with the juice and zest of fresh lemons and limes.

Lemon & Lime Drizzle Loaf


LEMON & LIME DRIZZLE LOAF 


This easy lemon and lime drizzle loaf cake makes use of both lemons and limes, which gives it an extra citrussy burst.

The perfect cake for picnics and parties as it travels so well. Slice it up once you arrive at your destination, to ensure it retains it's freshness.

Lemon and Lime

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Try an orange drizzle cake instead, by replacing the zest and juice of lemons and limes with oranges.

Serve with some whipped double cream and fresh raspberries for an easy dessert.

The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months minus the drizzle glaze.


Lemon and Lime Drizzle loaf cake on serving plate



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LEMON AND LIME DRIZZLE LOAF


Lemon and Lime Drizzle Loaf
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Lemon and Lime Drizzle Loaf

Lemon and Lime Drizzle Loaf

Prep time: 10 MCook time: 50 MTotal time: 60 M
An easy Lemon and Lime Drizzle Loaf cake.

Ingredients:

  • 225g Butter, softened
  • 225g Caster Sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 225g Self Raising Flour
  • Zest 1 Lemon
  • Zest of half a Lime
  • Drizzle
  • 90g Caster Sugar
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°c (160° fan). Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, beat in eggs then fold in the flour and lemon and lime zest.
  3. Spoon into the loaf tin and bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  4. While cake is in the oven, make the drizzle by mixing together the sugar and citrus juices with a spoon.
  5. Once out of the oven, prick the loaf all over with a fork and pour over drizzle. 
  6. Let it cool in the tin before turning out onto cooling rack. 
Calories
493.22
Fat (grams)
25.49
Sat. Fat (grams)
15.28
Carbs (grams)
61.73
Fiber (grams)
0.99
Net carbs
60.74
Sugar (grams)
39.79
Protein (grams)
6.24
Sodium (milligrams)
552.53
Cholesterol (grams)
153.47
Calories and nutrition for 1 serving

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