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Lemon Cake Tray Bake

An easy to make deliciously light Lemon Cake. Perfect for last minute baking. A wonderful mid afternoon treat. Serve with a Cup of tea and a good book!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 225 g Softened butter or margarine
  • 225 g Castr sugar
  • 275 g self raising flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 4 Eggs
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 250 g Icing Sugar
  • Several drops of Lemon Juice (for the icing)

Instructions

Method

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°c
  • Line a 12 x 9 inch baking pan with baking paper
  • Place the butter, castor sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs & 3 tbsp of lemon juice in a bowl and blend until smooth.
  • Spoon the cake batter into the lined baking tin
  • Pop in the oven for 30 minutes. Test with a skewer, if it comes out clean, its ready.
  • Allow the cake to cool.
  • Now make the icing. Mix the icing sugar with a few drops of icing, stiring through until you have a thick, gloopy and smooth consistency
  • Spoon onto the top of the cake, smooth out, pop the cake in the fridge for 10 minute to help it set.
  • Cut into squares and serve