This was a popular choice in my cafe as a loaf cake but I decided to make muffins this time and they delicious with a cup of tea or coffee or as an afternoon tea.
It is a light sponge with a delicious crunchy topping! My youngest son says the topping is the best bit!!!!
It is a really quick and easy recipe as it is an all in one recipe and is very tasty!
To start preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade (160 fan) Gas mark 4 then put 12 muffin liners in a muffin tin.
Put the butter/ margarine, caster sugar, self raising flour, eggs and zest of the lemons into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix on a medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully combined.
Divide the mixture equally between the 12 muffin liners.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
While the muffins are baking add the lemon juice to the sugar and mix in a small bowl.
When the muffins are baked brush the lemon and sugar mixture over the top of the muffins.
Leave to cool slightly in the tin.
Then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Lemon Drizzle Muffins
Sarah’s Servings: 12
Sarah's skill: Easy
Baking time: 25-30 mins
Ingredients:
Cake:
250g Soft Unsalted Butter or Baking Margarine 250g Caster Sugar
290g Self Raising Flour
4 Large Eggs
2 Lemons (zest)
Topping:
2 Lemons (juice)
85g Granulated Sugar
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade (160 fan) or gas mark 4.
Then place 12 muffin liners in a muffin tin.
Put the butter/ margarine, caster sugar, self raising flour, eggs and zest of the lemons into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix on a medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully combined.
Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin liners.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
While the muffins are baking add the lemon juice to the sugar and mix in a small bowl.
When the muffins are baked brush the lemon and sugar mix over the top of the muffins.
Leave to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Equipment Used
Sarah’s extra slice…….
I always brush the sugar drizzle on the top as it gives a more even covering than just spooning it over the top.
These cakes freeze really well.
I suggest using a good quality zester / grater like a Microplane available on Amazon
Super tasty little cakes with a lovely crunch on top. Ideal for the lunch box xx