tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post8898588095554421413..comments2024-02-21T09:09:26.098+00:00Comments on A Pot of Tea and a Biscuit: Tana Ramsey's Lemon Drizzle CakeSylviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-31430733366200331552011-12-26T19:23:12.336+00:002011-12-26T19:23:12.336+00:00I believe Tana created this recipe to be child-fri...I believe Tana created this recipe to be child-friendly, so its not too lemony as kids aren't into tart stuff. If I wanted more lemony flavour, I'd try cutting back on the sugar in the glaze a little at a time. <br /><br />On another note, its so frustrating to read food blogs comments from people on the photos and recipe - but nobody ever seems to have actually tried the recipe.<br /><br />I came online to check if the sugar in the glaze has to be dissolved but can't find this info anywhere online. <br />Jst removed my cake from the oven right now and I'm preparing my glaze.. I've doubled up the entire recipe. For the glaze, I've used 2 huge limes, the size of oranges, and I've completely dissolved the sugar in the lime juice. I'm decorating the top with strips of lime and orange zest before pouring the glaze over - taking it to a Boxing Day get-together. <br /><br />Ok, its been an hour since I poured the glaze over and the cake is sticky, I dont see any sign of the crisp topping. Hoping the glaze works!<br /><br />Ok, its been a couple of hours and there's no sign of the crispy topping. Quite disappointed about that. Cake taste is ok, but I really wanted the crispy topping, that would have been the unique point of this recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-3500105377629378212008-11-05T00:18:00.000+00:002008-11-05T00:18:00.000+00:00Fabulous! Perfect for my morning coffee!Fabulous! Perfect for my morning coffee!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139572511797046428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-52302540103074989862008-11-04T04:08:00.000+00:002008-11-04T04:08:00.000+00:00I love lemon desserts and this one looks like one ...I love lemon desserts and this one looks like one I will definitely have to try out. I too live on my own and, since I absolutely love baking, have had to figure out how to bake without producing such an excess that I end up either gorging myself or throwing half of it away (which I hate). I have by now mastered the art of halving (or quartering) most recipes and I bake cakes and sweet breads in mini loaf pans or as cupcakes. It's worked for me so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-2641672337213405492008-10-26T17:39:00.000+00:002008-10-26T17:39:00.000+00:00I love lemon cake. I'll have to test this recipe, ...I love lemon cake. I'll have to test this recipe, or perhaps your favorite ;-) You're right to just go ahead and bake something you're in the mood for, good for you! Looks like the perfect cake to have for tea.Hopiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753084404615138779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-43445173796936632292008-10-26T17:17:00.000+00:002008-10-26T17:17:00.000+00:00Patchwork Dragon, I know what you mean about jumpi...Patchwork Dragon, I know what you mean about jumping on the bandwaggon, but I guess it's like a lot of situations in life all about who you know and your connections!<BR/><BR/>Rosie, it looks like you and me are not the only ones who love lemon drizzle cake!<BR/><BR/>Sam, get on yer bike and come on over for a slice!<BR/><BR/>Happy Cook, thank you.<BR/><BR/>Deborah, I took most of the cake to work to share with my colleagues.<BR/><BR/>Flower, thanks for the tip about that website. I'll definitely go and check it out.<BR/><BR/>Antonia, that's what I do most of the time too and I have to say I've never had anybody complain about it at work.<BR/><BR/>Samantha Winter, I'm sure you'll enjoy it if you do.<BR/><BR/>Gloria, thanks a lot.<BR/><BR/>Anne, if you like it lemony definitely increase the amount of zest and maybe even the juice, or try the other recipe I have posted.<BR/><BR/>Raquel, I'd love to see your recipe on your blog some time.<BR/><BR/>Kelly, Jane, thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>Lo, I couldn't agree more!<BR/><BR/>aforkfullofspaghetti, I'm still waiting for the day that that becomes possible!<BR/><BR/>Kevin, thanks a lot.<BR/><BR/>Holler, that's what I do a lot to. Lucky you to get given the ingredients!<BR/><BR/>Katie, yes it's a seat cushion I got from Ikea. I've been known to shoot on a table, on the floor, on my desk, on a window sill, you name it and I've used it to photograph! I usually choose wherever the light is best at that moment. <BR/><BR/>Reel Monkey, that was the first of her recipes I have tried. I have picked up her cookbook in the shop before and have to say it did look very nice and I was tempted to buy it. I've tried various of Gordon Ramsey's recipes though and have to say they have never failed me.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-1005726244388408202008-10-25T10:44:00.000+01:002008-10-25T10:44:00.000+01:00You recipe caught my eye because 1) I love lemon s...You recipe caught my eye because 1) I love lemon sweet foods and 2) I am curious about the Ramsays. I totally have a thing for Gordon (on a cooking level... no funny business) and I watch all his shows and, essentially, I credit him for lighting within me a passion for cooking. He makes me excited about cooking. I didn't know his wife cooked, though, but while flipping channels when I arrived home from work I saw this show about "worst couples" and they were totally tearing into Gordon and Tana. It was there I learned she also cooks and is making a career out of it, but they were slamming her for riding on the coattails of her husband. So, just out of curiousity, have you cooked items from both of them and do you have an opinion on the two of them? I just was wondering for fun.AdventGeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557786507171836153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-3628160294683639222008-10-25T04:59:00.000+01:002008-10-25T04:59:00.000+01:00In your second photo, is that fabric in the backgr...In your second photo, is that fabric in the background? I usually shoot with a plate of food on a table and I am always trying to find cool backgrounds to enhance the picture.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249562903323846293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-76791315719499778232008-10-24T22:34:00.000+01:002008-10-24T22:34:00.000+01:00Sounds really lovely! I do so lilke lemon in desse...Sounds really lovely! I do so lilke lemon in dessert! I was on your track today I made cakes yesterday and Graham took one to his work and I took one to mine. I get the fun of baking and sharing without overindulging :) And I was gifted one of the ingredients.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-42887787478889677042008-10-24T00:46:00.000+01:002008-10-24T00:46:00.000+01:00That lemon cake looks really good!That lemon cake looks really good!test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-17591789938136112492008-10-23T17:07:00.000+01:002008-10-23T17:07:00.000+01:00That looks like a cracker, Sylvie - thanks for the...That looks like a cracker, Sylvie - thanks for the recipe! (wish I could reach out and swipe one of those slices in the meantime...)aforkfulofspaghettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303046899595697854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-83341786414243768242008-10-22T00:21:00.000+01:002008-10-22T00:21:00.000+01:00This cakes looks absolutely lovely -- and so moist...This cakes looks absolutely lovely -- and so moist. Nothing better than a lemon cake with crisp topping!Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627131190832189839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-25672523282207542362008-10-21T20:24:00.000+01:002008-10-21T20:24:00.000+01:00It looks lovely!It looks lovely!Kelly-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065013581800789438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-58118638795918819782008-10-21T14:01:00.000+01:002008-10-21T14:01:00.000+01:00Sylvie: That cake looks wonderful! I make a simi...Sylvie: That cake looks wonderful! I make a similar one and DS loves it! Much love, Raquel XORaquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926021350441597268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-56354183430942077922008-10-21T11:19:00.000+01:002008-10-21T11:19:00.000+01:00Lemon drizzle is my favourite! I always make the s...Lemon drizzle is my favourite! I always make the same one again and again but might try this loaf option to compare, though I must admit I like my cake really lemony so might up the lemons!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027234256771956725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-3659673065951930042008-10-20T22:28:00.000+01:002008-10-20T22:28:00.000+01:00Sylviw thia look absolutely wonderful, I love lemo...Sylviw thia look absolutely wonderful, I love lemon too!! GloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-23694024945020629162008-10-20T22:14:00.000+01:002008-10-20T22:14:00.000+01:00sounds wonderful. I will try and bake it very soon...sounds wonderful. I will try and bake it very soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-73382548418601298302008-10-20T19:45:00.000+01:002008-10-20T19:45:00.000+01:00I love lemon drizzle cake. Like you I have a favou...I love lemon drizzle cake. Like you I have a favourite recipe though! I similarly live on my own but love to bake - I usually bake cakes to take to work and just save a little for myself to enjoy at home.Abitofafoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627160211408538168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-78033147756315364942008-10-20T18:26:00.000+01:002008-10-20T18:26:00.000+01:00Lemon Cake is my all time favourite! As a tea love...Lemon Cake is my all time favourite! As a tea lover yous should have a look at this website www.teaworld.co.uk its got so many good things, even tea recipesfleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654902981574176170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-32040763514135219882008-10-20T17:39:00.000+01:002008-10-20T17:39:00.000+01:00I usually have to give most of my baked goods away...I usually have to give most of my baked goods away, because my husband and I would eat it all and weigh 500 lbs each!! This cake sounds fantastic!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-3797497757673517712008-10-20T17:33:00.000+01:002008-10-20T17:33:00.000+01:00I love leamon cake. This looks so yummy.I love leamon cake. This looks so yummy.Finlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122357811540919609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-69074230991248657062008-10-20T17:00:00.000+01:002008-10-20T17:00:00.000+01:00I would love a slice of that cake! lemon drizzle i...I would love a slice of that cake! lemon drizzle is one of my favourites.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554151962924841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-81409799982967273352008-10-20T15:31:00.000+01:002008-10-20T15:31:00.000+01:00Hi Sylvie, Lemon drizzle cake has to be ranking on...Hi Sylvie, Lemon drizzle cake has to be ranking on my top list of bakes. This cake looks really good I must make a note to bake this one to try out :)<BR/><BR/>Rosie xRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861602553420699670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-87073262622409864002008-10-20T13:45:00.000+01:002008-10-20T13:45:00.000+01:00Hi SylvieLemon Drizzle Cake is one of my favouriti...Hi Sylvie<BR/><BR/>Lemon Drizzle Cake is one of my favouritist things!! I tend to avoid recipes (and other things ) that come from celebrity other halfs, I always feel they are jumping on the band wagon...you know.....I'm married to a celebrity chef and abracadabra I'm a celebrity chef too!....just my opinion. Anyway, this looks good so I may just try it...Patchwork Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895164539157508556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-59598832927325673622008-10-20T10:44:00.000+01:002008-10-20T10:44:00.000+01:00Val, my problem is that I like just about all flav...Val, my problem is that I like just about all flavours of desserts. ;)<BR/><BR/>Jan, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Trish, I have to admit that I did have some for dessert last night as well as the slice I had with a cup of tea in the afternoon.<BR/><BR/>Katie, if you like it lemony, I'd add more lemon zest or try my other recipe.<BR/><BR/>strawberry jam anne, I've been meaning to try chocolate and beetroot together, it's supposed to make a wonderfully moist cake.<BR/><BR/>Marie, me too.<BR/><BR/>Margaret, unfortunately I've only got a tiny freezer compartment in my fridge and no room in my kitchen to buy a bigger one. So, I guess I'll just have to eat it all.<BR/><BR/>Ginger, thanks. I got the plates from Super Saver the other week for £2.00 instead of the RRP of £20.00.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123354642759073561.post-17148480579849129302008-10-20T10:06:00.000+01:002008-10-20T10:06:00.000+01:00Mmm, that looks lovely. Pretty plate too.Mmm, that looks lovely. Pretty plate too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com