COUNTY SHOW BAKE-OFF

IS someone in your house a Star Baker? This year the judges at the Derbyshire County Show are inviting visitors to get involved by entering a baking competition.

They are hosting their very own Bake Off contest.

All you need to do is follow this recipe for Lemon Drizzle Cake, bring it to the show, and see if you win! Even if you don’t – you can still have your cake and eat it!

All you have to do to enter is follow the recipe below and bring your finished cake to the Secretary’s Tent by 11am on Sunday. The results will be announced by 2pm in the main ring.

Recipe for Lemon Drizzle Cake Ingredients: 225g/8oz unsalted butter, softened,

225g/8oz caster sugar 4 eggs,

225g/8oz self-raising flour, 1 lemon, zested,

For the drizzle topping: 1½ lemons, juiced, 85g/3oz caster sugar Method: Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Beat together the butter and caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add the eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in the self-raising flour, then add the lemon zest and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the lemon juice and caster sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle – the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and serve.

Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.