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Lemon Custard Cake

Lemon Custard Cake: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Treat

This Lemon Custard Cake is a light, refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 pieces Eggs room temperature for better volume
  • 1 cup Sugar reduce for less sweet flavor
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter substitute with avocado butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract swap with almond extract for a fun twist
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice fresh lemon juice recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest crucial for vibrant flavor
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk work as substitutes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt optional, recommended if using

Equipment

  • round cake pan
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round cake pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Separate egg yolks and whites, mix yolks with sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened.
  3. Gently whisk in melted butter and vanilla to the yolk mixture, then incorporate flour until smooth.
  4. Add fresh lemon juice and zest to the batter, then mix in milk.
  5. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter gently.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-60 minutes, checking around 35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving, dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made gluten-free with appropriate flour substitutes and can be prepared a day ahead for gatherings.

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