Here’s a recipe for a delicious lemon custard cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
For the custard:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon slices
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the custard by whisking together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan filled with hot water to create a water bath (bain-marie).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh berries if desired.
- Slice and serve the lemon custard cake, and enjoy!
This lemon custard cake is light, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor. The creamy custard layer adds richness and a luxurious texture to the cake. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re serving it for dessert or enjoying a slice with a cup of tea or coffee.