Description
This Lemon Custard Cake is the ultimate citrus dessert with a soft sponge base, creamy lemon custard center, and a golden caramelized top. Perfect for brunches, spring desserts, or whenever you crave a melt-in-your-mouth treat. It’s light, zesty, and rich all at once—ideal for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or healthy-ish snack moments.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as needed.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
5. In another bowl, whisk together milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Slowly mix into the batter; it will be loose.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and the center jiggles slightly.
7. Let cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, and mint if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for maximum flavor.
Don’t worry if the batter looks thin—it bakes into a custard-like middle layer.
Best served chilled or at room temperature for a firmer custard texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon custard cake, easy lemon dessert, spring cake, quick breakfast idea, creamy custard cake