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Lemon Custard Cake

Lemon Custard Cake – The Creamy Dream Dessert You Must Try

Lemon Custard Cake is a refreshing dessert featuring three layers of lemony sweetness and creamy goodness, perfect for summer indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour works for gluten-free version
For the Custard Layer
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Don't skip for fuller taste experience
  • 3 large Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk recommended, almond milk is a great substitute

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Separate eggs into whites and yolks in two bowls. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  3. In the yolk bowl, whisk sugar until thick and pale, then melt butter and mix it in, along with vanilla extract.
  4. Sift flour into the yolk mixture gradually, mixing until just incorporated.
  5. Incorporate lemon juice and zest into the batter and mix well.
  6. Slowly pour in milk while stirring gently until the batter is smooth.
  7. Fold in the whipped egg whites gently, leaving small lumps to maintain airiness.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-60 minutes.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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