Simple lemon cake (V)

Recipe by Cake and Whisky

So, if life gives you lemon... make lemon cake! This simple lemon cake recipe is perfect for everyday baking and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

• 125 g granulated sugar
• 160 g self-raising flour and 1 tbsp for the tin
• 125 g melted butter and a bit for the tin
• 3 eggs ((beaten))
• lemon (or zest of two if, like me, you like your cake SUPER zesty!)

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 5/350°F).
2. Butter and flour a rectangular cake tin.
3. In a large bowl (or a blender), mix together all the ingredients.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35-40 min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
5. Transfer to a wire rack (or a plate/dish large enough to accomodate your cake) to cool before slicing and serving on its own or with Greek yoghurt / ice cream / lemon curd / fresh berries...

View the recipe instructions at Cake and Whisky