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Lemon Drizzle Cake is one of Great Britain\u2019s best-loved cakes, famous for its moist sponge and fresh lemon flavor. With the inclusion of lemon zest in the batter, a lemon syrup soak, and a lemon icing, this popular cake gets a triple dose<\/em> of lemon flavor! <\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re savoring it with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, or enjoying it on the go when you need a little pick-me-up, there\u2019s something wonderfully cheerful about lemon-flavored bakes. That bright, zesty flavor has a way of lifting your spirits \u2013 it certainly does mine! This lemon drizzle cake is light, sunny and deliciously comforting, with plenty of fresh lemon flavor in every bite!<\/p>\n

What is Lemon Drizzle Cake?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lemon drizzle cake is a classic British lemon cake made from a soft, buttery sponge flavored with fresh lemon zest, soaked with a lemon syrup, and finished with a lemon icing. <\/p>\n

Lemon drizzle cake gained popularity in post-war Britain during the 1950s, as sugar and other baking ingredients came off rationing and home baking flourished once again. A defining moment came in 1967, when food writer Evelyn Rose published her \u201cLuscious Lemon Cake\u201d in The Jewish Chronicle<\/em>, the world\u2019s oldest continuously published Jewish newspaper. Baked in a loaf pan, the lemon sponge was doused with warm lemon syrup straight from the oven and left to absorb the sweet, citrusy liquid as it cooled \u2013 the technique that came to characterize the modern lemon drizzle cake. <\/p>\n

This cake has gradually become a mainstay in British baking, being in boosted even further in popularity by The Great British Bake Off<\/em> show. Though I rarely saw it when I was living in England in the mid-90\u2019s to early 2000\u2019s, every time I go back now to visit I find it everywhere<\/em>: from bakeries, caf\u00e9s and tea rooms to pre-packaged in grocery stores and gas stations \u2013 a testament to the influence of the baking show. It now consistently ranks in polls and surveys as Great Britain\u2019s favorite cake, its only contender being the famous Victoria Sponge Cake<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Lemon Drizzle Cake vs. Lemon Pound Cake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pound cake is especially popular in the United States, while lemon drizzle cake is a British baking staple that became especially popular during the mid-20th century.Lemon pound cake and lemon drizzle cake share a lot of similarities but they differ in their texture and finishing methods, including the way their lemon flavor is incorporated. Lemon pound cake has a dense, tight, and rich crumb due to its high butter content. Although modern recipes may incorporate baking powder for a slightly softer texture, the cake remains heavy and substantial. In contrast, lemon drizzle cake is a little less dense, falling somewhere in between a pound cake and a sponge cake. <\/p>\n

The biggest distinction between the two is in how the cakes are finished. Lemon pound cake is typically topped with a smooth lemon icing that is poured over the cake after it has completely cooled. Lemon drizzle cake receives two lemon-infused finishes: first, a mixture of lemon juice and granulated sugar is poured over the cake while it\u2019s still warm, allowing the syrup to soak into the sponge for added moisture and intense citrus flavor while creating a lightly crackly, sugary surface. Once the cake has cooled, it\u2019s also topped with a smooth lemon icing, adding another layer of sweetness and bright lemon flavor. <\/p>\n

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Lemon Drizzle Cake Ingredients and Substitutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To make this lemon drizzle cake you\u2019ll need the following:<\/p>\n