Ingredients
- 200 g gluten-free self-raising flour
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 160 g caster sugar
- 165 g soft, tub for cakes cake margarine melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- finely grated zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- juice of 2 large lemons
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, gas 4
- Line a 1lb loaf tin with a liner.
- Melt the margarine.
- Sieve the flour with the xanthan gum and baking powder in a large bowl, then add the sugar and mix evenly.
- Mix the eggs, melted margarine, zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and then whisk until you have a smooth batter, you will see the mix tighten as the lemon juice, and xanthan gum begin to work.
- Immediately pour the mixture into the lined tin and tap it lightly on the work surface to remove any air pockets.
- Bake near the centre of a preheated oven for about 40-50 minutes until the surface is springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil the lemon juice and granulated sugar into a syrup.
- After 10 minutes, pour over the cooked loaf and leave to cool.
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Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
72
mg
3
%
Potassium
42
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
25
g
28
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
269
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
