Magic Lemon Custard Cake
A delightful Magic Lemon Custard Cake that separates into two layers while baking, offering a light custard on top and a decadent cake beneath.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale.
- Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until smooth, then add lemon zest and juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for a bit before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar. Pairs beautifully with herbal tea or lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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