Description
A rich and creamy lemon custard cake inspired by traditional Italian recipes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- This cake can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Italian Grandmas Lemon Custard Cake