Magic Lemon Custard Cake
Magic Lemon Custard Cake is easy to make and transforms into a light and fluffy top, rich creamy middle, and solid custard base.
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking pan, lined with parchment
- Stand mixer or handheld beater with whisk and paddle attachments
Ingredients
Eggs
- 4 large eggs room temperature
Baking Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar optional
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour sifted
- ¼ cup lemon juice from about 2 large lemons
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest from about 2 large lemons
- 1 ¾ cup whole milk room temperature
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Separate eggs, adding whites to stand mixer bowl with whisk attachment. Add cream of tartar and whisk on medium-high until stiff peaks form (3 to 5 minutes). Transfer to another bowl.
- Add yolks to mixing bowl (no need to clean), whisk on medium-high until foamy (about 1 minute). Drizzle in sugar while mixing until creamy and light in color (2 to 3 minutes). Add salt, butter, and vanilla, beating for 1-2 minutes.
- Switch to paddle attachment, add flour, mix on medium-low until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, then milk, mixing until combined. Scrape the bowl to ensure well combined.
- Gently fold in a third of the egg whites, repeat until all whites are incorporated, being careful not to over mix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until lightly golden and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftover cake sealed in plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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