Description
Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a light, fluffy cake with a creamy, zesty lemon custard filling. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite, making it perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or simply to brighten up your day. Its vibrant flavor profile and elegant presentation will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (around 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg