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Lemon Custard Cake

Lemon Custard Cake: Light, Creamy Bliss for Summer Days

Lemon Custard Cake is a light and creamy dessert that combines rich custard layers with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Custard Layer
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups milk whole milk preferred
Final Touch
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow. Mix in melted butter and vanilla.
  2. Sift and fold in all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
Lemon Incorporation
  1. Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, then gradually add milk.
Whipping Egg Whites
  1. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 40-60 minutes until the top is firm.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and cool for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Ensure the eggs are at room temperature to achieve optimal aeration.

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