Description
Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This fluffy cake features a creamy lemon custard filling that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from birthdays to casual Tuesday treats. With its bright citrus aroma and rich texture, this cake will not only impress your guests but also become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (fresh)
- ½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the custard filling, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, milk, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Assemble the cake once cooled by layering custard between cake layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg