Description
Indulge in The Best Lemon Custard Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a light sponge base with a luscious custard layer infused with vibrant lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake boasts a refreshing taste and a delicate texture that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make dessert will brighten up your table. Serve it chilled, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale. Mix in melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Sift in flour and salt; mix gently. Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter in three additions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool completely before serving; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg