Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160C

Step 2

Cream the butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the lemon zest.

Step 4

Gently fold in the self-raising flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Pour your batter into an 8-inch cake tin or loaf tin, and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden.

Step 6

Whilst the cake is baking, mix together the lemon juice and granulated sugar for the drizzle.

Step 7

Test if the cake is done by inserting a knife in the middle, if it comes out clean, it's ready!

Step 8

While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a fork and pour the lemony drizzle all over.

Step 9

Let your cake cool before removing from the tin.

Step 10

Slice, serve and enjoy the zesty goodness!