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Lemon Custard Cake

A zesty, creamy, and delicious lemon custard cake with layers of sponge, custard, and a tangy lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the yolk mixture, stirring until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
  8. Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog