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Lemon Pudding Cake

This delicious Homemade Lemon Pudding Cake makes the perfect dessert, no need for frosting it makes it's own topping. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (or fine/divided) (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature) (separated)
  • 1/4 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 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

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour an 8 inch square or round cake pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Let cool to warm, dust with powdered sugar and serve.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 3 days. Re-heating can be done in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% 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.