Description
Perfect Lemon Custard Cake brings zesty sunshine right onto your dessert plate. Creamy layers blend smooth custard with delicate cake, creating a refreshing treat that whispers sweet comfort from the first delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup whole milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Using an electric mixer, blend ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, about 3 minutes.
- Crack 3 large eggs into the butter mixture, incorporating each one separately and mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Grate the zest from 2 fresh lemons and squeeze their juice directly into the batter, stirring until evenly distributed.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and ½ cup whole milk to the wet mixture, stirring gently until your batter appears smooth and consistent.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread the surface evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure uniform browning.
- Check doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without wet batter clinging to it.
- Remove the cake and allow it to rest in the pan for 7-10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Zest your lemons before juicing to maximize flavor and prevent waste.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a lighter, more tender cake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Fresh lemon juice makes a big difference compared to bottled, so squeeze your own for the brightest, most vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg