Lime Marmalade Gin Drizzle Loaf

@bohobaker

Prep Time

15 minutes

A zesty twist on a classic drizzle loaf. Light, fluffy sponge infused with our delicious Thursday Cottage Lime Marmalade, finished with a sweet, tangy gin drizzle for the perfect balance of citrus and indulgence.

Lime Marmalade Gin Drizzle Loaf

Ingredients

  • 225g butter, softened

  • 225g caster sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 225g self-raising flour

  • Zest of 2 limes

  • 3 tbsp Thursday Cottage Lime Marmalade

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  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 3 tbsp gin

  • 75g caster sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5 and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

  2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and pale.

  3. Beat in eggs one at a time.

  4. Spoon the batter into the loaf tin.

  5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

  6. Mix together the lime juice, gin and caster sugar.

  7. While the cake is warm, poke holes over the surface and spoon over the syrup.

  8. Allow to cool before slicing.