Description
A delightful dessert featuring three distinct layers of light, airy cake, rich custard, and a golden crust, infused with zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and salt, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Carefully pour the water around the baking dish to create a water bath.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Allow to cool before serving to let the layers separate.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg