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Quick Lemon Drizzle Traybake
50 mintime
Easydifficulty
12Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
350 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
45 gCarbs
17 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Quick Lemon Drizzle Traybake

80% authentic · British

A simplified, faster version of the classic, baked in a tray for easy slicing and serving, perfect for a quick treat.

Ingredients

Servings12
  • Unsalted butter, softened175g
  • Granulated sugar175g
  • Eggs3 large
  • All-purpose flour175g
  • Baking powder1 tsp
  • Lemon zest1.5 lemons
  • Lemon juice1.5 tbsp
  • Icing sugar150g
  • Salt1 pinch

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until creamy.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the eggs one by one.

  4. 4

    Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold gently with the lemon zest and juice.

  5. 5

    Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  8. 8

    Mix icing sugar with 2-3 tbsp lemon juice to make a thick glaze. Spread over the cooled cake.

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