Lighter lemon drizzle cake

Vegetarian
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Lighter lemon drizzle cake
65 min.
12
242kcal

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Indulge in a delightful and lighter twist on the classic lemon drizzle cake that's perfect for any occasion! This vegetarian-friendly dessert combines zesty flavors with a moist and fluffy texture, ensuring every bite is a burst of sunshine. With just 242 calories per serving, you can enjoy this treat guilt-free while satisfying your sweet tooth.

This recipe is not only simple to follow but also features a blend of wholesome ingredients, including self-raising flour, polenta, and ground almonds, which provide a unique depth of flavor and texture. The use of natural yogurt keeps the cake incredibly moist, while the fresh zest and juice from lemons infuse it with a refreshing tang that’s impossible to resist.

Baked to perfection, this cake is drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup that seeps into the warm sponge, adding an extra layer of deliciousness. Whether you're serving it at a tea party, a birthday celebration, or just enjoying a slice with your afternoon cup of tea, this lighter lemon drizzle cake is sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to elevate your dessert game with this irresistible treat!

Ingredients

  • 75 ml canola oil for the tin
  • 175 self raising flour 
  • 1.5 tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 50 almond flour 
  • 50 polenta 
  •  lemon zest finely grated
  • 140 brown sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • 225 yogurt 
  • 85 sugar 
  •  juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Lightly oil a 20cm round x 5cm deep cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. For the cake, put the flour, baking powder, ground almonds and polenta in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon zest and sugar, then make a dip in the centre. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then stir in the yogurt. Tip this mixture along with the oil into the dip (see step-by-step number 1), then briefly and gently stir with a large metal spoon so everything is just combined, without overmixing.
  3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the top (step 2).
  4. Bake for 40 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil for the final 5-10 mins if it starts to brown too quickly.
  5. While the cake cooks, make the lemon syrup. Tip the caster sugar into a small saucepan with the lemon juice and 75ml water.
  6. Heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Raise the heat, boil for 4 mins until slightly reduced and syrupy, then remove from the heat.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool briefly in the tin. While it is still warm, turn it out of the tin, peel off the lining paper and sit the cake on a wire rack set over a baking tray or similar. Use a skewer to make lots of small holes all over the top of the cake (step 3). Slowly spoon over half the lemon syrup (step
  8. and let it soak in. Spoon over the rest in the same way, brushing the edges and sides of the cake too with the last of the syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein7.69%
Fat35.28%
Carbs57.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.67
Glycemic Load
12.11
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.101739126703%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.61mg
Hesperetin
1.81mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.44kcal
12.12%
Fat:9.73g
14.97%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
8.02%
Carbohydrates:35.39g
11.8%
Net Carbohydrates:34.39g
12.51%
Sugar:19.86g
22.07%
Cholesterol:33.44mg
11.15%
Sodium:85.26mg
3.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.77g
9.54%
Selenium:9.67µg
13.82%
Calcium:84.01mg
8.4%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.09%
Vitamin C:6.22mg
7.54%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.62%
Phosphorus:65.68mg
6.57%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.66%
Vitamin K:4.34µg
4.13%
Fiber:1g
4.01%
Iron:0.65mg
3.63%
Folate:13µg
3.25%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Potassium:91.1mg
2.6%
Magnesium:10.13mg
2.53%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Copper:0.05mg
2.32%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.96%
Vitamin A:74.02IU
1.48%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.22%