Description
This Luscious Lemon Pudding Cake recipe offers a delightful combination of a light, spongy cake layer atop a creamy, tangy lemon pudding base. Baked in a water bath, it achieves a unique texture and balanced sweetness that’s perfect as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- â…“ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish or six 6-ounce ramekins and set them inside a larger baking dish to prepare for a water bath.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, whole milk, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Wet into Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring the whites are glossy and hold firm peaks.
- Fold Egg Whites: Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the lemon batter in batches, preserving as much air as possible to maintain a light texture.
- Fill and Prepare Water Bath: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish or ramekins. Place them in the larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the inner dishes to create a gentle water bath.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the cake layer is set while the pudding underneath remains creamy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Optionally, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dessert separates during baking into a spongy cake on top and a creamy lemon pudding beneath, creating a unique two-layer texture.
- To enhance the lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest slightly.
- Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
