Description
A delightful dessert that combines zesty lemon and creamy custard for a refreshing finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to bubble slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry combination to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Blend until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the butter well before mixing.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or soy milk.
- Best to use real lemons for fresh lemon juice.
- Feel free to dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Italian Grandmas Lemon Custard, Lemon Cake, Custard Dessert, Italian Dessert