The Perfect Air Fryer Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
A quick and easy dessert, the Air Fryer Lemon Drizzle Cake is a zesty, moist cake with a delicious lemony drizzle. Perfect for any occasion and baked in an air fryer for a faster, energy-efficient treat!
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 200 g unsalted butter softened
- 200 g caster sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 30 ml milk adjust for consistency
For the Drizzle:
- 75 g caster sugar
- Juice from the 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 150°C (300°F).
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Fold in sifted flour and milk until smooth.
- Grease or line a loaf tin and pour batter into it.
- Bake in the air fryer for 30–40 minutes, checking with a skewer.
- Mix lemon juice and sugar for drizzle and pour over warm cake.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Adjust cooking times based on your air fryer model.
- If the top of the cake browns too quickly, cover with foil to prevent over-baking.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 1g