Description
This Zesty Lemon Pudding Cake is a magical self-layering dessert that bakes into a light, fluffy lemon cake on top with a silky lemon pudding underneath. Bright, creamy, and refreshing, it’s perfect for spring gatherings, summer desserts, holidays, or anytime you’re craving citrus comfort.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Pudding Cake:
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
Optional Garnish:
Powdered sugar
Fresh berries
Lemon slices
Whipped cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish or 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Separate eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
3. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
4. Mix in melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth.
6. Gradually add milk and whisk until fully combined.
7. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold egg whites into the lemon mixture, leaving some visible white streaks.
9. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
10. Place dish into a larger roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
11. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly golden and set on top.
12. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
13. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the egg whites; the airy texture helps create the cake and pudding layers.
Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Delicious with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg