Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake: The Easiest Indulgent Dessert
A delightful and easy recipe for a lemon custard cake that evokes the warmth of grandma’s kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 zest of lemon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake, lemon dessert, custard cake