Description
A light and refreshing dessert that combines the tartness of lemon with a creamy custard texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in melted butter, flour, milk, lemon juice, zest, salt, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the lemon mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure to fold the egg whites gently to maintain the lightness of the cake.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg