Description
Lemon Custard Cake is a light and refreshing dessert that perfectly balances a fluffy cake with a creamy lemon custard layer. Bursting with zesty citrus flavor, this cake is ideal for any occasion—be it a sunny brunch or an evening gathering. With its vibrant appearance and delightful texture, each bite offers a taste of summer that’s sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and eggs until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice, zest, and milk.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan 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 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg