Mary Berry’s ‘perfect’ lemon cake takes three simple steps
People online are raving about Mary Berry‘s “perfect” lemon cake – as you can make it in three simple steps.
The recipe has gone viral on TikTok after The Cupcake Clinic shared how to make Mary’s recipe. It’s been dubbed a “no-mess” method, as you simply pop all the ingredients into a bowl on top of the weighing scales before mixing it together.
As for the next step, all you have to do is pop the mixture into a loaf tin before baking it for 40 minutes. The third and final step involves making the drizzle.
When the cake is still hot, you simply have to mix sugar and lemon juice together and spread it evenly onto the cake. When you allow it to cool, it’s said you’ll be left with “the most delicious” lemon cake.
The presenter said as well as being “light and fluffy”, it’s also packed with flavour. Sounds good enough to us!
Alongside the video, The Cupcake Clinic wrote: “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.”
As for the recipe, you’ll need:
- 75g caster sugar
- 175g self-raising flour
- 175g butter, softened
- Three eggs
- Zest of one lemon
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
And for the topping:
- 100g granulated sugar
- Juice from one lemon
To make the cake, simply mix all the ingredients together, and bake in a loaf tin at 180ºC for 40 minutes. Then mix the topping ingredients together when the cake is still warm, and add to the top. That’s all there is to it!
Since the recipe was shared, it’s been liked more than 100 times. Lots of people have been talking about it online too.
People admitted it’s super easy to make and also praised the flavour of the citrus-lined cake. In the video, the presenter promised people they “will not be disappointed”, and it’s clear people aren’t.
If you’re looking for an easy no-fuss bake then this recipe seems a good one to give a whirl to indulge in a taste of summer. And, if you’re going to take baking advice from anyone, it should probably be Mary Berry.
In just three simple steps, this recipe can take you to lemony heaven in just one slice.
