Description
A classic Italian grandma’s lemon custard cake recipe that is simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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