Magic Lemon Custard Cake
A delightful dessert that features a creamy custard base and a fluffy lemon cake on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the melted butter, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For a special touch, serve with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, Custard Cake, Dessert, Easy Recipe
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