Baked Lemon Cake Pudding

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A light, tangy lemon cake pudding with fluffy meringue topping, perfect for a comforting dessert that combines citrus brightness with a soft, custardy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 2 Tbsp margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.
  3. In a small bowl, with mixer on high, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually sprinkle in 1/2 cup sugar, beating until sugar is completely dissolved and whites form stiff peaks.
  5. In another small bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until well combined.
  6. Add remaining ingredients—flour, melted margarine, milk, lemon juice—and beat until smooth.
  7. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites with a wire whisk until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared casserole dish.
  9. Set the casserole in a shallow pan and place on the oven rack.
  10. Fill the pan halfway up the sides of the casserole with boiling water.
  11. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
  12. Cool on a wire rack.
  13. Serve slightly warm or cold, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 24.9g 32% DV
Carbs 65.2g 24% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10013mg 100% DV
Potassium 321.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 178mg 14% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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