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Easy Lemon Custard Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

A light and creamy lemon custard cake that magically forms layers while baking, with a soft sponge top and a silky citrus custard center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 Eggs, separated room temperature
  • 150 g Granulated sugar
  • 115 g Unsalted butter, melted slightly cooled
  • 115 g All-purpose flour
  • 480 ml Milk whole milk preferred
  • 120 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
For Topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Separate the eggs. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.
  3. Add melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Mix in the flour and salt, then gradually whisk in the milk to form a thin batter.
  5. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40–45 minutes, until lightly golden with a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

Do not overbake. The center should remain slightly jiggly to keep the custard layer creamy.