Description
A light and fluffy cake with a creamy, tangy custard layer, perfect for lemon lovers and any occasion.
Ingredients
– 3 large eggs (separated)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 ½ cups whole milk (room temperature)
– A pinch of salt
Instructions
| 1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch baking dish. 2. Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. 3. Beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until creamy. 4. Sift in flour and mix, then slowly add milk. 5. Fold in egg whites gently. 6. Pour batter into dish and bake for 40-45 minutes. 7. Cool for 30 minutes before serving. |
Notes
– Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
– Allow the cake to cool completely for clean slices.
– Serve chilled or slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg