Lemon cake recipes

A lemon cake should be properly lemony, and these recipes – from cheesecakes to drizzles, bundts to traybakes – fit the bill. For your next lipsmacking citrus bake, look no further.

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Kim-Joy’s lemon drizzle cake

Lemon cakes

Kim-Joy’s lemon drizzle cake

Kim-Joy's fun lemon drizzle cake is super moist and goes bold on the citrus flavour – with lemon zest, lemon syrup AND a lemon glaze.

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Stovetop lemon curd cake

Lemon cakes

Stovetop lemon curd cake

This easy stovetop cake has a soft but dense texture topped with lashings of lemon curd. Using the hob instead of your oven saves energy.

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Lemon and strawberry meringue cake

Platinum Jubilee

Lemon and strawberry meringue cake

Expect gasps when you unveil this gloriously OTT strawberry cake filled with lemon curd, berries and cream and topped with a meringue crown.

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Lemon madeleines with gin and Dubonnet sorbet

Platinum Jubilee

Lemon madeleines with gin and Dubonnet sorbet

Debora Robertson's lemon madeleines with gin and dubonnet sorbet are a delicious Anglo-French celebration dessert for the Queen's Jubilee.

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Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

Lemon cakes

Lemon curd quatre quarts (French pound cake)

This classic French pound cake, known as quatre quarts is an easy, fragrant bake for rainy days. This version features lemon curd for zest!

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Lemon and courgette cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting

Afternoon tea

Lemon and courgette cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting

This gorgeous lemon and courgette cake features layers of zesty sponge layered with homemade lemon curd and white choc cream cheese frosting.

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Strawberry madeleines with lemon drizzle

Afternoon tea

Strawberry madeleines with lemon drizzle

These dainty strawberry and lemon drizzle madeleines are the perfect addition to a homemade afternoon tea. Try our easy recipe.

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Lemon, blueberry and coconut cake

Celebration cakes

Lemon, blueberry and coconut cake

This stunning lemon, blueberry and coconut celebration layer cake by Bake Off finalist Alice Fevronia is a project fora labour-of-love baking session.

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Easy lemon drizzle loaf cake

Classic cakes

Easy lemon drizzle loaf cake

You can't knock a classic lemon drizzle cake. Our easy loaf recipe combines a zesty, syrup-drenched sponge with a crunchy sugar crust.

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Raspberry and lemon sponge cake

Easy cakes

Raspberry and lemon sponge cake

Try this lemon version of a Victoria sponge, filled with raspberry jam and fresh cream – it's a scrumptious teatime or Mother's Day cake.

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Lemon curd cheesecake

Cheesecakes

Lemon curd cheesecake

Simmone Logue's lemon curd cheesecake recipe is crammed full of bright and zingy flavour – it's the perfect dessert for citrus lovers.

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Frozen lemon and blueberry mousse cake

Frozen dessert

Frozen lemon and blueberry mousse cake

This frozen lemon and blueberry mousse cake is a show-stopper: layers of lemon sponge with lemon curd mousse, blueberries and white chocolate.

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Blueberry and lemon cake squares

Teatime traybakes

Blueberry and lemon cake squares

Donal Skehan's blueberry and lemon cake squares are full of fresh, sweet, vibrant flavours but the best thing about this traybake recipe is its simplicity

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Elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake

Elderflower

Elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake

This elderflower, lemon and cherry cream flourless cake with gorgeous pink topping and fresh cherries is a gluten-free celebration of summer.

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James Martin’s classic lemon drizzle cake

Loaf cakes

James Martin’s classic lemon drizzle cake

James Martin's easy lemon drizzle cake recipe is perfect for afternoon tea with a proper cup of tea, or to surprise your mum on Mother's Day.

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Lemon drizzle bundt cake

Bundt cakes

Lemon drizzle bundt cake

Try our updated version of the classic lemon drizzle cake. Our scrumptious bundt cake recipe is packed with flavour and perfect for afternoon tea.

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