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Old Fashioned Lemon Custard Cake

A classic dessert with a delightful separation of fluffy cake and creamy custard layers, infused with bright lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg yolks, then mix in flour, lemon juice, zest, and milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into lemon mixture until just combined.
  4. Pour into prepared dish. Place dish in a larger pan; add hot water to come halfway up sides. Bake 45-50 minutes until top is golden and set.
  5. Cool completely on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett