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Lemon Custard Cake

Deliciously Creamy Lemon Custard Cake for Every Occasion

This Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert combining moist lemon-infused base and creamy custard center, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 4 large Eggs, separated Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar Increase to 1 1/2 cups for richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest, freshly grated
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.25 cups Milk, at room temperature Substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free option.
For Dusting
  • Powdered Sugar For optional dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 egg yolks and 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Beat until pale and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla to the yolks. Mix well.
  4. Sift together 1 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  5. Slowly whisk in 1 1/4 cups milk until you achieve a custard-like consistency.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and the center jiggles slightly but is set.
  9. Cool in the pan completely before lifting it out. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemons. Allow the cake to cool completely after baking for perfect texture.

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