Lemon Pudding Cake
This Lemon Pudding Cake is the perfect dessert for lemon lovers. Soft and fluffy on top with a bright, creamy lemon pudding layer underneath, this cake magically creates its own sauce as it bakes. It’s light, tangy, and incredibly easy to make – no fancy techniques are required. If you’re looking for a simple lemon dessert, this lemon pudding cake is lemon perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Pudding Cake:
- Two textures in one dessert – fluffy cake and creamy pudding
- Bright lemon flavor – fresh and zesty, but not too sweet
- Easy to make – simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for any occasion – brunch, holidays, or weeknights
- Tastes great warm or chilled
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 4 eggs, separated, room temperature
- 5 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed and strained lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons (I highly recommend Meyer lemons if you can find them)
- Powdered sugar for dusting the top
How to make Lemon Pudding Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8 x 8 glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until medium peaks form. Transfer to clean bowl and set aside.
- Using the paddle attachment, beat together cooled butter, sugar and flour in same bowl you beat the egg whites in. No need to clean it out.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time and mix in. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk. Scrape sides as needed.
- Fold in the egg whites with a spatula. Batter will be a little lumpy.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and place in a larger pan with 1/4″ hot water. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and the middle is still slightly jiggly. Remove to wire rack to cool.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes and then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or chilled.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Add fresh berries for color and contrast.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish.
Notes:
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. I highly recommend using Meyer lemons if you can find them but plain lemons work as well.
- Fold the egg whites in gently to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Don’t overbake – the center should still jiggle slightly.
- Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
- This cake tastes even better the next day!
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Lemon Pudding Cake
Lemon pudding cake is the perfect dessert for lemon lovers. Light, tangy, and easy to make!
Equipment
- 1 8 x 8 glass baking dish
- 1 9 x 13 pan for water bath
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, separated, room temperature
- 5 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed and strained lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons (I highly recommend Meyer lemons if you can find them)
- Powdered sugar for dusting the top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8 x 8 glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until medium peaks form. Transfer to clean bowl and set aside.
- Using the paddle attachment, beat together cooled butter, sugar and flour in same bowl you beat the egg whites in. No need to clean it out.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time and mix in. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk. Scrape sides as needed.
- Fold in the egg whites with a spatula. Batter will be a little lumpy.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and place in a larger 9 x 13 pan with 1/4" hot water. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and the middle is still slightly jiggly. Remove to wire rack to cool.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes and then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or chilled. Great served with berries, whipped cream or ice cream!
- Notes: * Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. I highly recommend using Meyer lemons if you can find them but plain lemons work as well. *Fold the egg whites in gently to keep the cake light and fluffy. *Don't overbake - the center should still jiggle slightly. *Stor covered in the fridge up to 3 days. *Reheat individual portions in the microwave. *This cake tastes even better the next day!
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