Mary Berry's dreamy lemon drizzle tray bake recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare

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Mary Berry's classic lemon drizzle tray bake cake is already a favourite, due its speedy preparation and tastiness. With only a selection of straightforward ingredients needed, this zesty delight can be whipped up in less than half an hour, with a cooldown of another 30 minutes to an hour.Sharing the recipe, the BBC said: "Mary Berry's lemon drizzle tray bake cake has been a hit since the 1960s, and this is the recipe she is most asked for when stopped in the street."Perfect for serving to guests with afternoon tea, you'll just need a 30x23cm/12x9in tray bake tin to craft 16 delectable squares of this cake.

Not to worry if you don't polish it off immediately - this gem keeps well in an airtight container for three to four days and can even be frozen for up to a month, reports the Express.Mary Berry's lemon drizzle tray bake recipe:Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/Gas mark 4.

Butter a baking tin and lay out parchment paper at the base for ease.Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well-blended, around two minutes should do it.

Then, transfer the batter into the tin, ensuring an even surface.Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake has slightly pulled away from the edges of the tin and springs back when lightly pressed in the centre.