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Lemon Custard Cake

Lemon Custard Cake That Melts in Your Mouth This Summer

This Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert capturing the essence of summer with its rich layers and refreshing flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust the quantity to your taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened butter for easy mixing.
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • Lemon Zest Enhances the cake's lemon flavor.
  • 1 3/4 cups Milk Whole milk is preferred.
  • 3 Eggs Separate yolks and whites.
For the Whipped Egg Whites
  • 3 Egg Whites Whip until stiff peaks form.
For Serving
  • Powdered Sugar Dust on top for a sweet finish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Custard Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round baking pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides with cooking spray.
  2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg yolks with sugar using an electric mixer until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the yolk mixture, mixing slowly. Stir in lemon juice and zest, followed by lukewarm milk until smooth.
  4. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until they reach stiff peaks, which takes around 3-5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula, maintaining a few lumps for airy texture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-60 minutes. The top should be firm and lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This lemon custard cake is perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet escape during the day! Watch the bake time closely and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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