Description
Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert that combines fluffy cake and creamy custard with a refreshing burst of lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this light and zesty treat will impress your family and friends. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as it brightens up your dessert table with its beautiful golden hue and sweet aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until just combined; small lumps are acceptable.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, using a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg