Description
A delightful Lemon Custard Cake featuring layers of moist cake and a rich lemon custard filling, topped with a glossy lemon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard)
- 4 large egg yolks (for custard)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (for custard)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (for custard)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for custard)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for custard)
- 1 cup lemon curd (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp warm water (to thin glaze if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, ending with dry. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in remaining milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface and chill.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread a generous amount of custard filling.
- Add the second cake layer, spread more filling, then top with third cake layer.
- Chill cake for 30 minutes to set.
- Warm lemon curd slightly and spread over the top of the cake for a glossy finish.
- Slice and enjoy chilled — the creamy lemon custard and tangy glaze make every bite refreshing and indulgent.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice and zest in the custard.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg