Description
Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a moist, citrus-infused cake with a rich custard topping, delivering an unforgettable burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this recipe will bring sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the custard by whisking remaining eggs, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour custard over cooled cake and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg