Description
Experience the bliss of Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With its vibrant lemon flavor and creamy texture, this cake transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until pale and frothy.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder; stir gently until just combined.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before mixing it into the batter until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg