Description
Indulge in Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake, a delightful dessert that combines creamy lemon custard with soft, buttery cake layers. This luscious treat offers a refreshing burst of citrus flavor in every bite, making it perfect for family gatherings or a sweet weekday indulgence. With its aromatic lemon scent and vibrant yellow hue, this cake is sure to brighten any occasion and leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest and juice of 3 fresh lemons
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add lemon zest, juice, and milk; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg