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Lemon Custard Cake

Lemon Custard Cake satisfies your wildest cravings for both refreshment and indulgence in every sunny, irresistible forkful.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk room temperature
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temp
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment and spray sides with nonstick spray.
  • Separate the eggs, placing whites in one bowl and yolks in another.
  • Add cream of tartar to the whites and whip to stiff peaks. Set aside.
  • In the other bowl, whip together the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla for 1 minute until light yellow.
  • Stir in the milk, melted butter, lemon juice and zest until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the flour until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until no streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until center is just slightly jiggly.
  • Allow to cool completely at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  • Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.