Description
Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert that brings sunshine to your table. With its zesty lemon flavor and creamy texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a cheerful birthday celebration, a sunny picnic, or simply a sweet treat on a gloomy day. Easy to make and visually stunning, it will surely impress your family and friends. Indulge in this refreshing cake that captures the essence of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled)
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg