Mary Berry’s “perfect” lemon cake recipe has become an internet sensation, with its three simple steps winning over baking fans.
The recipe exploded on TikTok after The Cupcake Clinic demonstrated how to make Mary’s scrumptious dessert.
It’s been praised as a “no-mess” method since all it requires is tossing all the ingredients into a bowl on your kitchen scales and mixing them well.
Then, just transfer the batter into a loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes. The final touch? Creating the ideal drizzle.
While the cake is still warm from the oven, blend sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle it over the cake evenly. Let it cool down, and you’re left with what’s been dubbed “the most delicious” lemon cake, reports the Mirror.
The beloved TV chef claims the cake is not only “light and fluffy” but also packed with flavour. That certainly sounds like a treat.
In their video caption, The Cupcake Clinic enthused: “This is a Mary Berry recipe, which means there is just no going wrong. It’s the perfect spring-time treat, with just the right balance between citrus and sweet.”
Ingredients
- 75g caster sugar
- 175g self-raising flour
- 175g butter, softened
- Three eggs
- Zest of one lemon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
For the topping:
- 100g granulated sugar
- Juice from one lemon
To whip up the cake, simply mix all the cake ingredients together, and bake in a preheated oven at 180C for 40 minutes.
For the finishing touch, combine the drizzle ingredients while the cake is still hot, and spread it generously on top.
The internet has been set ablaze with the latest culinary sensation a simple yet delectable lemon drizzle cake recipe that’s garnered over 100 likes and sparked a frenzy among food enthusiasts.
The buzz around this zesty creation is undeniable, with countless food lovers lauding its ease of preparation and the burst of citrusy goodness in every bite.
In the tutorial, the presenter confidently promises viewers that they “will not be disappointed”, and the overwhelming response indicates that the dish more than lives up to the anticipation.
