Grandmashazzie Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am quite new to baking,only a year since getting chicks and having to use up all the eggs . L D C is a favourite but I cannot get the sugar and lemon to set on top.I dissolve them in a pot and let cake cool then pour over,have also tried putting it on hot cake it just soaks in.All the pics show a hardened glaze but mine never turn out like that anything else I should be doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Couldn't honestly say what the problem might be, but I always use the Hairy Bikers recipe. http://www.waterstones.com/wat/images/special/pdf/hairy_bikers_drizzle.pdf Always works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Pour it over when the cake is still warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Oh thank you Princess Leia and Patricia W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Are you using granulated or caster? I find granulated best. My favourite recipe is Mary Berry's http://www.maryberry.co.uk/recipes/baking/lemon-drizzle-traybake it's never failed me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I use granulated sugar for the drizzle, it is supposed to sink in and add moisture and flavour. When it's cool, I make up some icing with icing sugar and lemon juice, which I drizzle over the top for a crispy effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Whenever I make LDC, the drizzle seems to soak in rather than create the crispy, sugary topping. However, I think it's the taste that counts, so just leave it as it is! If I really want some crunch then I sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I thought it was supposed to. I pierce the top with a skewer to get a lovely mushy lemon soaked top mmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I made a lemon drizzle cake last night (for a cake sale, much to hubby's disappointment ) and, I think, achieved the perfect balance between lemon soaked, squidgy sponge and crispy top. I followed the lemon drizzle recipe on the Omlet Wiki (foolproof - I always use this recipe for lemon drizzle) but instead of making glacé icing I sprinkled the top of the cake with sugar immediately after pouring over the lemon juice. It was perfect (if I do say so myself ) and it took all my strength to part with such a delicious cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I made 2 for film show for the Oap's at church (used DM's recipe off Omlet) super delish and came out good as per usual. I am getting a name for myself as the Lemon drizzle lady (could be worse) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 So glad you both like my recipe - Goosey Lucy is a sucker for that cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yes Clare theres several I come back to time and time again - your drizzle cake as mentioned, flapjacks (esp choc ones) and the easiest ever fruit cake. I have also tried the easy lemon tart - my girls are on strike at present - free loading going on - 1 miserable egg a day "theres a whole lotta moultin' going on in the world "(well my world) so I have had to buy eggs in but tried and tested are the best I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yes, I love the lemon tart too (poet's recipe) and have made it many times and had many compliments on it. I keep meaning to make the easy fruit cake but just haven't got round to it yet... Too many other yummy recipes to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 So glad you both like my recipe - Goosey Lucy is a sucker for that cake Not just me, ES adores it too. I might just have to make one tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Funny you should say that.... this thread prompted me to buy some lemons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
