lemon custard cake

Lemon Custard Cake is a quick and easy dessert recipe, perfect for summer. This cake is soft and creamy, with refreshing lemon flavor.

Lemon Custard Cake

4 eggs (room temperature)-separated

¾ cup sugar

½ cup unsalted butter-melted and slightly cooled

teaspoon vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

lemon juice

lemons

sugar

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving overhang the sides, lightly grease with cooking spray, then set aside.

Whip the egg whites until STIFF peaks form, set aside.

Beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow.

Add melted butter and vanilla and mix until evenly combined.

Add lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until combined.

Slowly beat in the milk until well combined.

Add egg whites and whisk by hand. You don’t need to fold it in completely. Leave small egg whites lumps. When you pour it into the pan, lumps will float on the surface and create the top layer during the baking. NOTES: The batter is very, very thin!!!

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40-60 minutes (until the cake is barely jiggly in the center, but the top is firm to touch). Baking time might vary depending on your oven or pan you use but start checking after 35 minutes. If the top browns quickly, you can cover the cake with aluminum foil. Do not overbake it, or the cake will turn out rubbery not custardy in the center.

Cool the cake completely before dusting it with powdered sugar.

Omg this is absolutely one of the best things I’ve ever made and it’s so easy! I’ve made this with almond milk and whole milk - texture seemed to be a little better with whole milk.  And as mentioned, very important to make sure you don’t overbake! Mine was ready at 35 mins and my oven has a tendency to underbake usually, so make sure you check on it early! The first time I made it I took it out at 40 mins and it was more like the texture of flan.

Maybe people who think this is bland don't realize that custard is usually silky and not too sweet.  This is a very easy, perfect recipe,!  I love all things lemon and all things custard so it was delicious to me and my whole family!

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Lemon Custard Cake is a quick and easy dessert recipe, perfect for summer.

The flavor was ok. The lemon "curd" was very thin and a rubbery texture. Didn't come out like the picture of the finished cake.

This was a good recipe.  The only reason I gave it 3 instead of 4 stars is because it doesn't have salt. Anyone who bakes knows that a baked good without salt lacks flavor(which is probably why one reviewer said ot was bland). Do yourself a favor and add 1/2 tsp salt with the flour.(which I did)Otherwise it was great.

I was wondering where the salt was too so I came to read the comments. I added the 1/2 tsp salt and I thought this Lemon Custard Cake turned out fantastic!

It came out pretty good. But definitely needs more lemon flavor. Next time I will add lemon extract instead of vanilla or just add more lemon juice.

Wondering if you ever tried with almond flour or a sugar replacement sweetener? Am having a rise in blood sugar and trying to avoid diabetes myself.

This was an epic fail! I think I must have overbaked it. I had a slice while it was still warm and it was pretty good. But, when it cooled it was the consistency of gummy glue. So, I am going to try again!

This cake is a fave in our home! Sometimes I make it in a springform when guests are coming over - presentation!  Can it be made in 8oz ramekins for individual servings? Thanks!

This was delicious! I dont understand the negative comments. 
I mixed everything by hand except the egg whites. Put the egg whites in the stand mixer while I completed the other steps. I baked mine in a spring foam pan. I started monitoring the cake at around 30 min....waited another 8-10 min and it came out perfect. Literally looks like the picture she has posted above. I would def make this again! Do not over mix and do not over bake. I am so happy I decided to try it. Even my finicky children devoured it! Next time I will add more lemon zest. Thank you again!

This is the third time  I've baked this cake. My family love it!

Not sure if it was my oven, but mine didn't bake in the center and the edges were the slightest bit overbaked. Really tasty flavor though--a lot like lemon pudding. I added a 1/2 tsp of salt.

NOT quick. NOT easy. One minute it was white on top and the next it was dark brown. Not jiggly so I took it out thinking I overcooked it. Still raw in the middle. 😪

I was able to make this for my boyfriend and we both loved it. Great recipe.

Lemon custard cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. Its light and airy texture combined with the rich and creamy custard make it a dessert that everyone will love.

Lemon custard cake

eggs room temperature-separated

unsalted butter- melted and slightly cooled

tsp vanilla extract

cup(96 grams) all purpose flour

lemon

whole milk

Preheat oven to 325F. Line 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving overhang the sides, lightly grease with cooking spray, set aside.

Separate the egg whites and yolks.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks, set aside.

Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale in color.

Add melted butter and vanilla and mix until well combined.

Now add all purpose flour and mix until fully incorporated.

Add lemon juice and lemon zest and mix.

Slowly add milk until fully combined.

Gently add the beaten egg whites into the mixture and whisk by hand. Don&#39;t worry if there are small lumps of egg whites left in the mixture. These lumps will create the top layer of the cake during baking.

Pour the batter in the prepared pan(batter will be very thin and lumpy)

Bake for 40-60 minutes or until the center is barely jiggly and the top is firm to the touch. Start checking the cake after 35 minutes as baking time may vary depending on your oven or pan. Do not over bake the cake as this will cause it to become rubbery and lose its custard layer.

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