Description
A delightful lemon-flavored cake with a creamy custard layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
- Slowly stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
This cake has a unique magic custard layer that forms during baking. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 6g