Explore Guides
Local food map
Bath (United Kingdom)
Hotels in area
Dessert
Vegetarian
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
360kcal
5gProtein
54gCarbs
16gFat
1gFibre
120 gServing
* Per serving · 120 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Lemon Drizzle Cake
How to order / say it
Say it
Lemon Drizzle Cake — [Lemon Drizzle Cake]
Order
I would like the Lemon Drizzle Cake, please.
Say locally
A moist sponge cake drizzled with lemon syrup.
Why try it?
While not exclusive to Bath, Lemon Drizzle Cake captures the British love for home baking, often enjoyed at teatime in cozy settings across the city. It's a delightful expression of the sweet side of British culinary tradition.
How it tastes
Lemon Drizzle Cake offers a tender crumb brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, soaked with a tart lemon syrup, which intensifies the citrus aroma and flavor, making each bite refreshing and sweetly tangy.
Origin & History — first documented: 1960
The Lemon Drizzle Cake's origins are less clear but gained popularity in Britain during the 1960s home baking renaissance. Its refreshing flavor and simple preparation made it a staple in local households, including those in Bath.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 200 g butter
- 🍯 200 g sugar
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍋 2 large lemons
- 🌾 8 g baking powder
Method
- 1 Cream butter and sugar, then gradually mix in eggs.
- 2 Fold in flour and baking powder, then lemon zest.
- 3 Bake in a lined loaf tin at 180°C until golden brown.
- 4 Drizzle lemon syrup over warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
More from Bath
🌿
Snack
Vegetarian
Bath Soft Cheese
A creamy, soft cheese made in Bath from cow's milk.
Dessert
Vegetarian
Bath Pudding
A steamed suet pudding popular in historical Bath.
© Wikimedia Commons
Main course
Meat
Steak and Kidney Pie
Steyk and Kid-nee Pie
A savory pie filled with diced beef, kidney, onion, and gravy.
© Wikimedia Commons
Sauce
Vegan
Green Sauce
A fresh herb sauce traditionally served with meats, reflecting Bath's balance with nature.
© Wikimedia Commons
Drink
Vegan
Cider
SY-der
A fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice.
© Wikimedia Commons
Snack
Vegetarian
Bath Oliver Biscuit
Bath Oli-ver Biscuit
A plain, dry biscuit known for its crisp, flaky texture.
© Wikimedia Commons
Snack
Vegetarian
Bath Bun
A sweet, fruited bun with a lump of sugar in the center.
🥩
Main course
Meat
Lamb and Mint Pie
A savory pie with lamb and mint, traditional to the Bath region.
© Wikimedia Commons
Drink
Vegan
Pig's Ear Ale
Locally-brewed ale with a rich malty flavor.
© Wikimedia Commons
Starter
Vegetarian
Cheddar Cheese
CHED-duhr CHEEZ
A firm, cow's milk cheese known for its sharp flavor.