Ingredients
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To create the perfect lemon custard cake, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
These simple ingredients come together to create a luscious cake that’s bursting with flavor. You might even have most of these items in your pantry already!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter for a lighter cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg