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Lemon Custard Cake

Delightful Lemon Custard Cake Perfect for Any Gathering

This Lemon Custard Cake combines tangy flavors with rich custard, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Cakes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • cake pan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 0.75 cups Milk
  • 0.5 cups Lemon custard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder

For the Dusting

  • 0.5 cups Icing sugar

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Custard Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
  • Cream together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and ¾ cup milk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in ½ cup lemon custard until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  • Dust the cooled cake with icing sugar before serving.

Notes

For a citrusy twist, consider adding a lemon glaze over the icing sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Baking, Cakes, Celebration, Dessert, easy recipe, Lemon Custard Cake
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