Lemon Drizzle Cake

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4.
2. Prepare tin: Line a small loaf tin with baking paper.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, spread, and sweetener.
4. Combine dry ingredients: Sieve in the flour and fold into the wet mixture along with the lemon zest and vanilla.
5. Bake: Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for 25 minutes, or until firm and golden.
6. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Make candied lemon: While the cake is baking, combine the lemon slices and sugar in a small pan with enough water to just cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and spread the lemon slices on baking paper to dry.
8. Make lemon drizzle: Mix the icing sugar, lemon juice, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
9. Decorate and serve: Top with candied lemon slices and cut into 8 servings.
   Enjoy your delicious, low-calorie lemon drizzle cake!

How to cook in an Air Fryer

• Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 180°C (356°F) or the equivalent fan setting.
• Prepare Tin: Line a small loaf tin with baking paper.
• Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, spread, and sweetener.
• Combine Dry Ingredients: Sieve in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture along with the lemon zest and vanilla.
• Bake: Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and place it in the air fryer. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool: Remove from the air fryer and let cool completely on a wire rack.
• Make Candied Lemon: While the cake is baking, combine the lemon slices and sugar in a small pan with enough water to just cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and spread the lemon slices on baking paper to dry.
• Make Lemon Drizzle: Mix the icing sugar, lemon juice, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
• Decorate and Serve: Top with candied lemon slices and cut into 8 servings. Enjoy!

Tips:

• For a more intense lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cake batter.
• Experiment with different sweeteners to suit your taste preferences.
• To make this recipe lower in calories, use a low-fat spread or substitute it with applesauce.
• By using an air fryer, you can enjoy this delicious lemon drizzle cake while potentially saving time and energy compared to baking in a traditional oven.