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Lemon drizzle cake

SERVES 8 READY IN 45 MINS, PLUS COOLING

150g softened butter200g caster sugar4 eggs142ml pot soured cream275g self-raising flourZest of 2 large lemons3tbsp Limoncello FOR THE FILLING300g full-fat cream cheese150g lemon curd FOR THE TOPPINGZest of 1 large lemon, plus 2tbsp juice125g icing sugar, sifted

1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease and base line two 20cm sandwich tins.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the eggs one at a time until smooth, then fold in the soured cream,

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