Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C. Whisk sugar, eggs and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer until thick and pale (3-4 minutes).

Step 2

Combine milk, oil, lemon juice and rind in a large jug and whisk to combine. Gradually add to egg mixture, whisking until just combined. Fold through flour and baking powder, divide among buttered and floured tins, and bake until golden and cooked through (10-12 minutes). Cool in tins (5 minutes), then turn out, dust with icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature with thick cream. These cakes are best eaten on day of making.