Elderflower drizzle cake

  • Published: 27 Jun 25
  • Updated: 27 Jun 25

Lemon and elderflower are a match made in heaven, and this easy drizzle cake proves it. Here’s why it’s the perfect bake for late spring…

  • Easy cake: This light loaf cake is really simple to make. Just cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer, then fold in the other ingredients.
  • Real elderflower: Garnish with real elderflower heads (see Know-how). To take this bake to the next level, use homemade elderflower cordial. 
  • Citrussy notes:  Pour the citrussy elderflower syrup over the sponge when it’s fresh out of the oven for a sweet and floral flavour.

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  • Serves 6-8
  • Prep time 15 min. Cook time 45 min, plus cooling
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Recipe from April 2025 Issue

Nutrition

Calories
362kcals
Fat
21g (12g saturated)
Protein
3.8g
Carbohydrates
40g (40g sugars)
Fibre
trace
Salt
0.3g

delicious. tips

  1. There’s nothing better than foraging your own elderflowers on a sunny spring day. Remember not to pick flowers close to the ground (you aren’t washing them so they need to be away from animals), only take as much as you need and obtain permission from the landowner where necessary

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