Lemon Custard Cake – A Deliciously Zesty Treat 
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 egg
½ cup (80g) sugar
⅓ cup (80ml) sunflower oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1½ cups (180g) flour
1 tsp (5g) baking powder
3 tbsp (40ml) milk
For the Custard Filling:
1 egg yolk
4 tbsp (50g) sugar
1 tsp (8g) vanilla sugar or vanillin
2 tbsp (30g) cornstarch
1 cup (240ml) milk
Juice of ½ lemon
For Garnishing:
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
1. Beat the egg with sugar until smooth.
2. Mix in sunflower oil and lemon zest.
3. Sift in flour and baking powder, then add milk gradually to form a smooth batter.
4. Pour batter into a greased pan.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven.
Make the Custard Filling:
1. In a saucepan, whisk the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly over low heat until thickened.
3. Stir in lemon juice, then cool completely.
Assemble the Cake:
1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the lemon custard over the top.
2. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled or at room temperature with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence. Enjoy the burst of lemony goodness!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 egg
½ cup (80g) sugar
⅓ cup (80ml) sunflower oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1½ cups (180g) flour
1 tsp (5g) baking powder
3 tbsp (40ml) milk
For the Custard Filling:
1 egg yolk
4 tbsp (50g) sugar
1 tsp (8g) vanilla sugar or vanillin
2 tbsp (30g) cornstarch
1 cup (240ml) milk
Juice of ½ lemon
For Garnishing:
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
Prepare the Cake Batter:1. Beat the egg with sugar until smooth.
2. Mix in sunflower oil and lemon zest.
3. Sift in flour and baking powder, then add milk gradually to form a smooth batter.
4. Pour batter into a greased pan.
5. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven.
Make the Custard Filling:1. In a saucepan, whisk the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly over low heat until thickened.
3. Stir in lemon juice, then cool completely.
Assemble the Cake:1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the lemon custard over the top.
2. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled or at room temperature with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence. Enjoy the burst of lemony goodness!
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