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Lemon Custard Cake

A delightful dessert that combines the lightness of cake with the creamy richness of custard, infused with fresh lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg Provides structure and moisture to the cake.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 1/3 cup Sunflower seed oil Adds moisture and richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Enhances the lemon flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Leavening agent for the cake.
  • 3 tablespoons Milk Adds moisture to the batter.
Custard Filling Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg yolk Richness for the custard.
  • 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar Sweetens the custard.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla sugar or vanillin Adds flavor to the custard.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn starch Thickens the custard.
  • 1 cup Milk Base for the custard.
  • 1/2 large Lemon juice Adds tanginess to the custard.
For Garnishing
  • to taste Powdered sugar For dusting on top of the cake.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • Sifter
  • oven
  • toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg with sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add sunflower seed oil and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then gradually add milk while stirring until you achieve a smooth batter.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the custard filling by whisking together the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla sugar, corn starch, and milk in a saucepan.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  9. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the custard filling evenly over the top.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and allow the cake to cool completely before adding the custard.