How to make the perfect lemon drizzle traybake and the common mistakes to avoid

Ready in half an hour, this cake is ready for the oven in five minutes and is the ultimate crowd pleaser

This lemon cake is easy to make and ready in half an hour.

Consider your citrus

A lemon drizzle cake or traybake lives or dies on the quality of its citrus fruit. Use organic fruit if at all possible, and if you are unsure whether your fruit has been waxed or not (if it is not organic it is highly likely), be sure to give them a good scrub in warm water before you zest them.