Description
Creamy lemon custard cake delivers a delightful blend of tangy and sweet flavors from French culinary traditions. Delicate layers combine zesty citrus notes with rich, silky textures that will charm dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 lemons (zest)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and coating an 8-inch round pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whip eggs until they become light and aerated, creating a frothy texture.
- Incorporate melted butter, milk, fresh lemon juice, and vibrant lemon zest into the egg mixture, blending until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender cake texture.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Position pan in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely, which helps set the delicate custard-like structure before serving.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb, diabetic-friendly adaptation.
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of zest or using Meyer lemons for a more complex citrus profile.
- Cool cake completely on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottom and maintain the perfect crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg