Very Tasty Lemon Cake
Ingredients
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 200 ml milk
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Cake Batter:
- 3 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 8 tbsp sugar
- 8 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 8 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanillin)
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar
- Almond blossoms (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Filling
- In a saucepan, whisk 1 egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add butter, stir until smooth, and cover. Let cool.
- Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, whisk 3 eggs, salt, and sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually add vegetable oil and sour cream, mixing well.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Filling
- Assemble & Bake
- Pour half the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Spread the cooled lemon cream evenly on top.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cream.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35 minutes, until golden brown.
- Check doneness with a skewer—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Assemble & Bake
- Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with almond blossoms (optional).
- Cool & Serve
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat.
- Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with lemon glaze for an extra citrusy touch.
- Pair with fresh berries for a refreshing twist.