Lemon Custard Cakes

Prep: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Lemon Custard Cakes offer a delicate, zesty flavor with a silky texture, perfect for light dessert lovers and citrus enthusiasts seeking a refreshing treat.

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Ingredients

  • oil spray for ramekins
  • 3 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 1/2 c. low-fat (1%) milk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 5 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
  • confectioners sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Coat six 6-ounce ramekins with oil spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk until combined.
  3. In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined.
  4. Beat in flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Add the egg yolk mixture to the butter mixture and beat well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

698 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.2g 10% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 77.2g 28% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 98.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 258mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 186.8mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 75mg 6% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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