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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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)
- 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
- zest 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
EXTRAS
- 1-2 tablespoons icing/powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan or 9-10 inch bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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!
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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
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
% 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.