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Magic Lemon Cake
Nawaal Ahmed

Magic Lemon Cake with Three Layers (Easy Custard Cake Recipe)

Easy Magic Lemon Custard Cake
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European-inspired
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 480 ml whole milk
  • 115 g unsalted butter cubed
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 135 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 40 g all-purpose flour
  • 40 g whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving edges overhanging for easy removal
  2. Warm the milk and butter together over low heat until the butter melts, then set aside to cool slightly
  3. Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form and hold their shape
  4. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until pale, thick, and creamy
  5. Add both flours gradually and mix until a smooth, thick batter forms
  6. Slowly pour in the warm milk mixture while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated
  7. Let the batter rest briefly so it slightly thickens and settles
  8. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites, leaving small visible lumps for a light texture
  9. Pour the thin batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface lightly
  10. Bake until the top turns golden and the center still jiggles slightly when shaken
  11. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until fully set for clean slices
  12. Dust with powdered sugar and add extra lemon zest before serving

Notes

Protein: 6 g

Carbohydrates: 26 g

Fat: 14 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 20 g

Sodium: 120 mg