Here’s how to create your own Paul Hollywood’s Lemon Bliss Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line the base of a round 8-inch cake tin with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat together until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure full incorporation.
4. Incorporate Zest and Juice: Fold in the lemon zest and lemon juice to the batter. This adds the refreshing flavor that defines the cake.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with the whole milk. Stir until you achieve a smooth batter.
7. Transfer to Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare the Frosting: In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter with icing sugar. Gradually add lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
11. Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, frost the top with the lemon icing, allowing it to drizzle down the sides for an elegant finish.

These easy-to-follow steps will help you create this delightful cake, guaranteed to impress!