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A sliced loaf of gluten-free lemon drizzle cake, with white glaze and lemon zest on top.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

This Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe is super easy to make, and produces a tasty, soft, tender cake - you can't tell it's gluten free!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 Servings - 1 loaf
Calories: 298kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper optional

Ingredients

Lemon Loaf

Lemon Glaze

  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Confectioners / Icing / Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 1 regular/large loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl - a small or medium bowl - whisk together sugar, yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients mixture to the mixing bowl of dry ingredients, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir just until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared tin.
  • Bake for about 50-55 minutes, or until crust is a rich golden brown, and knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  • Once fully cooked, remove from oven, and let the bread fully cool on a wire rack before you make the glaze.

Lemon Glaze

  • Whisk together the lemon juice and salt.
  • Add the powdered sugar, a little at a time, whisking until smooth. You want it VERY thick, but you can add extra lemon juice if you need.
  • Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf, allow to set for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting - if you’ve got that kind of patience!

Notes

Leftovers can be cooled to room temperature, wrapped in Saran wrap and stored in the fridge for 5 days or so.
Best served at room temperature or - ideally - warmer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (⅛ of the loaf) | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg