Lemon Custard Cake
Lemon custard cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunshine in every bite. With its airy sponge base and creamy lemon custard layer, this cake is a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a brunch, or simply indulging after dinner, this easy-to-make recipe offers a burst of zesty flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Serve it plain or enhance it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of lemon glaze for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cup lukewarm whole milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Separate egg whites and yolks into different bowls.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale; add melted butter and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in flour, followed by lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually mix in lukewarm milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in beaten egg whites to maintain airiness.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but firm on top.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 90g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
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