A (very) simple melt-and-mix number, perfect for when a lemon cake is in order, but fuss is not.
A while ago, I spent a couple of days working in a little studio looking out on the most gloriously laden lemon tree I have ever seen — fruit drooping from its branches by the dozen. It truly was a magnificent sight. In honour of that beautiful tree, and the philosophy of The Plain Cake Appreciation Society — the appreciation of good, simple cake — I give you my weekday lemon cake.
MAKES 1 LOAF CAKE
Plain flour, to dust
220g caster sugar
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
225g…
