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

The best cake to bring to a friend, and one that keeps in a tin for up to a week - could there be anything better than a lemony slice of deliciousness? 

Lemon drizzle cake is simple but always delicious

Cream as long as you can 

Cream the butter and sugar together until the butter has lightened significantly and the mixture is extremely light. Add the eggs one at a time and don't worry if it looks like it curdles, it is supposed to look like that.