The only thing I can think of is perhaps you have a hotter oven than I have (ovens do vary, annoyingly!

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I’d like to make a smaller version in a 1lb loaf tin so would I be correct in assuming I would just halve the ingredients quantities?If you don't have any jam, you could use marmalade or honey - or even golden syrup (but not too much or the cake will be very sweet). For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. This time though I have split the batter - one half I added coco powder to and made a marble version of this. Also, make sure your salt and yeast don’t directly touch each other when first added to the mixing bowl as the salt can affect the yeast’s ability to leaven the dough.

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The general advice is to add 2 tsp baking powder per 200g flour, so for this recipe you'd need to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with).You may also know a loaf cake as a pound cake, either way, if you bake this cake you will be transported to lemon heaven!

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The dough was easy to work with, kneading by hand was a real pleasure and this will be my go-to recipe from now on. A slight crack down the middle of a loaf cake is totally normal, and I think it gives the cake character and a rustic homemade feel too. I've not baked in a 1lb tin before, so I'd say to check on it after 25-30 minutes - but only open the door if it looks well risen and a golden crust has developed on top. As soon as the batter is ready and in the tin, it should be placed into a pre-heated oven straight away. Then bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes – by which time the fruit will be juicily plump and infused with gorgeous flavours.Yes it is, BUT cakes can turn out dry for a number of reasons, mostly to do with the bake time and temperature. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden, risen and a thin skewer or cocktail stick inserted in the centre of one of the mini loaf cakes comes out clean.

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I forgot to reserve a little bit of lemon juice for the icing so just used a little water instead and it was still beautifully lemony. This is because electric beaters mix a lot of air into the cake batter, which helps it to rise and makes it extra fluffy and light. Strong bread flour is recommended as it has a higher protein level to give the best rise to your loaf. Sorry I can’t be more helpful on this occasion, but I am really not quite sure what can have gone wrong.Cooking at the recommended 150c temp kept it lovely and soft (I’ll remember to try that for some other loaf cake recipes).