Egg Yolk Lemon Cake

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4.9

192 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    210 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Egg Yolk Lemon Cake

Egg Yolk Lemon Cake has the best moist and tender crumb and fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright citrus flavor. The perfect anytime lemon cake for breakfast, dessert, or snacks!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (130 grams)
  • 1 cup + 2½ tablespoons milk (room temperature - I use 2%) (275 grams)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (I use sunflower or corn oil) (50 grams)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour ( or cake/pastry flour) (260 grams)
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • zest 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

EXTRAS

  • 1-2 tablespoons icing/powdered sugar
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan or 9-10 inch bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the mixing bowl beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy approximately 5 minutes. Add the milk, oil, zest and juice beat to combine.
  4. Beat in the flour a little at a time, beating between each addition. Beat until smooth 1-2 minutes. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool in the pan then move to a plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For room temperature remove from the fridge 1-2 hours before using.
  • Store the cooled baked cake at room temperate either wrapped in plastic or in a covered cake container. It will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature. You can also store the cake in the fridge, just be sure to make it airtight or it will dry out, it will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge, bring it to room temperature before serving.
  • Once the cake is completely cooled, double wrap it with either foil or plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the cake thaw overnight on the counter before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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