Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Lemon Sugar

   Zest 2 lemons directly into a bowl containing 220g of granulated sugar.

2. 2.Infuse Sugar

   Rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar with your hands until the sugar is fragrant and infused with lemon aroma.

3. 3.Combine Wet Ingredients

   Crack 3 large eggs into a separate mixing bowl.

4. 4.Add Lemon Sugar

   Add the prepared lemon-infused sugar to the eggs in the mixing bowl.

5. 5.Add Cream

   Pour in 115g of double cream.

6. 6.Beat Mixture

   Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until it becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.

7. 7.Add Dry Ingredients

   Add 185g of cake flour (or plain flour), 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture.

8. 8.Mix Dry Ingredients

   Continue mixing with the electric mixer on a low speed until the dry ingredients are just combined with the wet mixture.

9. 9.Add Oil

   Pour in 1/4 cup of oil.

10. 10.Add Lemon Juice and Extract

    Add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon of lemon extract (if using) to the batter.

11. 11.Fold Batter

    Gently fold the batter with a spatula until it is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.

12. 12.Prepare Loaf Pan

    Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides.

13. 13.Pour Batter

    Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the lined loaf pan.

14. 14.Create a Line

    Using a piping bag or a knife, create a shallow line down the center of the batter. This helps the cake split evenly during baking.

15. 15.Bake Cake

    Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.

16. 16.Prepare Soaking Syrup

    While the cake is baking, prepare the soaking syrup by mixing 100g of sugar and 60ml of lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

17. 17.Drizzle with Soaking Syrup

    Once the cake is removed from the oven, immediately pour the warm soaking syrup evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the cake.

18. 18.Add Lemon Glaze

    After the cake has cooled completely, drizzle with a lemon glaze (ingredients for this specific glaze were not provided in the source, but typically consist of powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice).