Description
A delightful dessert that magically separates into a fluffy cake and creamy custard while baking, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the melted butter, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your layered lemon custard cake!
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon cake, custard cake, dessert recipe, spring dessert, easy baking