Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease and base line a 900g/2lb loaf tin.
- Beat the butter/margarine and sugar together until well mixed.
- Add the eggs and lemon rind and beat again until well blended.
- Finally, add the flour, milk and salt and beat until mixture is smooth.
- Transfer to the prepared tin and bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from oven and place tin on a wire tray.
- Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan and simmer over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Prick the warm cake with a fork, then gently drizzle syrup over until completely absorbed.
Notes
Best eaten fresh but will keep in an airtight container in a fridge for a week and will freeze for up to 3 months
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