Luscious Lemon Loaf
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
A zingy and luscious lemon loaf cake perfect to take on picnics or to serve for afternoon tea.
Course:
Cakes, Snack, Tea Time
Cuisine:
British
Keyword:
luscious lemon loaf
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 175 g golden caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lemon zest only
- 1/2 lemon juice only
- 80 ml creme fraiche
- 160 g plain flour sifted
- 2 tsp baking powder sifted
- 55 g Stork margarine melted
- Icing sugar to dust the cake sifted
Instructions
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Pre heat the oven to 170 degrees and line a large loaf tin with baking paper
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In a bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, eggs, lemon zest and juice then fold in the creme fraiche, sifted flour and baking power. Finally pour in the melted margarine and mix well until combined
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Pour the b]cake batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes (approx) or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean
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Once completely cooled, top with sifted icing sugar and serve with fresh raspberries and more creme fraiche.
Recipe Notes
This light, fluffy sponge cake is best served either on it's own or with a generous spoonful of creme fraiche and raspberries. It will keep for a couple of days wrapped in cling film or placed into a sealed container.