Gin & tonic lemon cake

I love this twist on a classic. Feel free to leave out the gin — the sour cream results in a super moist cake which keeps well for days.

Gin & tonic lemon cake

SERVES

10

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

20

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

55

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 75g unsalted butter, softened

  • 250g sour cream or crème fraîche

  • 250g caster sugar

  • 3 medium eggs

  • 500g plain flour, sieved

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 lemon (must be unwaxed)

  • 2 limes (must be unwaxed)

  • 100g icing sugar (for the glaze)

  • 1 shot gin (optional)

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