Lemon Pudding Cake
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4.8
Lemon Pudding Cake
Description
This dessert begins by creaming butter and sugar with lemon zest, then adding egg yolks alternately with flour and milk, and lemon juice for a bright citrus flavor. Separately beaten stiff egg whites with sugar are gently folded in to aerate the batter. The mixture is poured into a greased pan placed inside a larger water bath, which moderates baking temperature and results in a tender cake layer with pudding beneath.
The cake bakes about 25-30 minutes until golden, forming a light top layer over a moist, lemony custard. The contrast of textures between the airy top and silky pudding is its signature feature. Served warm and dusted with powdered sugar, it works well for dessert or tea-time treats.
Leftovers should be stored airtight in the refrigerator and are good for up to 3 days. Reheating can be done gently in a microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar divided, or fine, divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 large egg separated, room temperature
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk room temperature
- 1/3 cup lemon juice room temperature
For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge about 1 hour before using. Longer if your house is cold.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour an 8 inch square or round cake pan.
- In a large bowl cream the butter and half the sugar (1/3 cup), add the zest and egg yolks beat to combine. Stir in (with a wooden spoon) the flour alternately with the milk. Then stir in the lemon juice. Combine well.
- In another bowl beat the egg whites and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until stiff, then gently fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan. Place the cake pan in a larger high sided pan filled with 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) of hot water. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool to warm, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat portions gently in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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