Description
A luscious dessert that combines cake and custard, bursting with zesty lemon flavor and topped with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9-inch square baking pan.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, stirring until combined.
- Sift in the flour and salt, mixing gently until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
The Magic Lemon Custard Cake tastes even better the next day and can be customized with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg