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The best lemon cake recipes

Look no further for the best lemon cake recipes. Perfect for birthdays, family events, Mother's Day Easter or a baking Sunday. Choose lemon cake recipes from BBC Chefs such as Mary Berry, Raymond Blanc, Delia Smith amongst others.
Lemon and thyme cake
by Nigel Slater

A simple, moist lemon sponge soaked with thyme and lemon syrup. Tastes wonderful served with thick, creamy Greek-style yoghurt.

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Easy lemon drizzle cake

by Becca Spry
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Lemon drizzle traybake cake

by Mary Berry
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Mary Berry's lemon cake

by Mary Berry
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Iced lemon curd layer cake

by Delia Smith
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Lemon and elderflower cake

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Lemon loaf cake

by Raymond Blanc
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Lemon cake with lemon curd and double cream

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Lemon and almond cake

by Fay Ripley
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Lemon sponge cake

by Simon Rimmer
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Lemon poppy seed cake

by Jane Beedle
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Lemon Madeira cake with candied peel

by Mary Berry
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St. Clements orange and lemon drizzle cake

by Lee Banfield
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Lemon and lavender loaf cake

by Paul Hollywood
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Luscious lemon Swiss roll cake

by The Hairy Bikers
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Lemon tendercake with blueberry compôte

by Nigella Lawson
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Gluten-free lemon drizzle cake

by Justine Pattison
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Vegan lemon drizzle cake

by Annie Rigg
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