Description
Discover the light and zesty delight of The Best Lemon Custard Cake—a perfect blend of creamy custard and fluffy sponge that will impress at any gathering. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this cake is ideal for spring and summer occasions, or simply indulging yourself. Its impressive presentation, dusted with powdered sugar, adds a lovely touch to any dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe makes it a breeze to create a stunning treat that everyone will love. Whether served with fresh berries, whipped cream, or alongside a scoop of ice cream, this custard cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup (80g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale. Mix in melted butter, lemon zest, and juice.
- Sift in flour and salt; mix until just combined. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- In a clean 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 and slightly set in the center.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 136mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 79mg