This is a super easy cake recipe which is light, moist and so delicious - I love the addition of the lime for a twist on the classic lemon drizzle!
Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)
County Antrim Foodie and Instagrammer
INGREDIENTS…
You will need either a 2lb or two 1lb loaf tins and loaf tin liners (or greaseproof paper).
200g caster sugar
200g spread or butter
4 large eggs
220g self-raising flour, sifted
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
2 limes, zested and juiced
100g icing sugar
INSTRUCTIONS…
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees fan.
2. Put your loaf tin liner into the tin or grease and line a tin if you don't have a liner.
3. Beat the caster sugar, spread and most of the lemon and lime zests together with a hand or stand mixer for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Leave a small amount of both zests aside for decoration later.
4. Add the eggs and sift in the flour. Mix until smooth with the mixer.
5. Add half the lemon and half the lime juice and combine.
6. Pour into the lined loaf tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Once cooked, remove from the tin, peel down the sides of the loaf liner to expose the sides and leave to cool.
7. Mix the icing sugar together with the remaining lemon & lime juice. Add a splash of milk or water if it's too thick but be careful as if it's too runny it will run straight off your cake!
8. Pour over the cake once cooled a little and sprinkle over the lemon and lime zests. Slice and enjoy!
MEET JILL STEWART…
Jill Stewart, from Portglenone, is a true Foodie who brings her passions together to create a unique balance of both healthy dishes and sweet treats on her Instagram social media blog, Jill Bakes.
Jill is passionate about creating and sharing recipes on her Instagram platform (@jillbakes_) which are easy to follow, quick to make and not using hundreds of ingredients! And with over 14,000 followers, a lot of people are enjoying Jill’s food journey.
The County Antrim lady has been a keen baker from a very young age, learning many skills from her late Grandma who was a fantastic baker.
Jill is a regular recipe contributor for Ireland’s Homes Interiors and Living magazine.
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