Air Fryer Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
Moist air fryer lemon drizzle cake with a golden top, soft crumb, and bright lemon glaze. A simple no-oven cake for dessert or tea time.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28–34 minutes
Total Time: 43–49 minutes
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 small 7-inch round cake
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the lemon drizzle: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the lemon drizzle: ¼ cup granulated sugar
Optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar
Optional glaze: 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 3 minutes. Grease and line a 7-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a second bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
4. In a second bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Air fry at 320°F for 28–34 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. While the cake is still warm, stir together the lemon juice and sugar for the drizzle. Poke small holes over the cake and spoon the drizzle evenly on top.
7. Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes. Add the optional powdered sugar glaze if you want a sweeter bakery-style finish.
Notes / Tips
Use a 7-inch round pan so the cake fits well and bakes evenly in most air fryers.
Do not overfill the pan. The batter should leave space at the top for the cake to rise.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover the cake with foil during the last 8–10 minutes.
Add the lemon drizzle while the cake is still warm so it soaks into the crumb instead of sitting only on top.
Variations
Extra Lemon Cake: Add ½ teaspoon lemon extract for a stronger lemon flavor.
Lemon Blueberry Cake: Fold in ½ cup fresh blueberries before baking.
Iced Lemon Drizzle Cake: Finish with powdered sugar glaze once the cake has cooled.
Orange Drizzle Cake: Replace the lemon zest and juice with orange zest and orange juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 245
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Note: Nutritional values are estimated and will vary depending on pan size, glaze amount, and exact ingredients used.
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