Lemon Custard Cake
A delicate and zesty Lemon Custard Cake featuring a smooth, creamy custard layer atop a soft, buttery cake base, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, and one egg until well combined.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk remaining egg, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the custard.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cake batter in the pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake is set and the custard is firm and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust the top with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.
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