Low Syn Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe

Instructions:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lining the bottom of your cake tin with greaseproof paper. Lightly apply a coating of cake release.
2. In a mixing bowl, sift the granulated sweetener and self-raising flour.
3. Incorporate the juice from one of the lemons into the mixture.
4. Employ a hand grater to zest both lemons, and then introduce the zest into the mix.
5. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Set the egg whites aside, beat the yolks, and combine them with the mixture.
6. Whip the egg whites until they achieve a fluffy consistency and form soft peaks. Carefully fold them into the mixture.
7. Transfer the mixture into the cake tray.
8. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 180°C, or until the cake turns a lovely golden brown. Let it cool for a brief period.
9. Mix the juice from the second lemon with 15g of sweetener and drizzle this over the top of the cake. Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cake’s top develops a beautiful glazed finish.

Tips:

1. Use Fresh Lemons: For the best flavor, use fresh lemons. Their juice and zest will give your cake a vibrant citrus taste.
2. Room Temperature Eggs: Allow your eggs to come to room temperature before separating them. This can make it easier to achieve fluffy egg whites and better incorporation of the yolks.
3. Gentle Folding: When folding the fluffy egg whites into the cake mixture, do it gently. This ensures the cake remains light and airy.
4. Proper Zesting: When zesting the lemons, make sure to only zest the outer, colored part of the skin. The white pith can be bitter, so avoid zesting it.
5. Greaseproof Paper: Using greaseproof paper at the bottom of the cake tin makes it easier to remove the cake without sticking it.
6. Measuring Ingredients: Precise measurements are crucial in baking. Use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients accurately, especially the sweetener and flour.
7. Cooling Time: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a little while before drizzling the lemon-sweetener mixture. This prevents the drizzle from being absorbed too quickly, giving it a better glazed finish.
8. Adjusting Sweetness: Depending on your preference, you can adjust the sweetness of the drizzle by adding more or less sweetener to the lemon juice. Taste it as you go to get the right balance.
9. Decorate: You can add some extra lemon zest or thin lemon slices on top of the cake for a visually appealing finish.
10. Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh. It’s even more delicious the next day as the flavors melt.