Description
Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake is a heavenly dessert that combines a light, fluffy cake with a luscious lemon custard. This delightful treat captures the essence of Italian baking, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual picnics, this cake promises to create sweet memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg