LEMON PUDDING CAKE

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this near forgotten dessert, with its seemingly magical formation of layers -- airy and soufflé like on top, dense, lemony custard below, is an American favorite. The recipe has roots in flour puddings, like the 1796 recipe from American cookery made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and whole eggs. Eventually, lemon replaced the spices,...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, from four lemons.
five large eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups whole milk, room temperature
pinch cream of tartar
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. adjust the oven rack to the lowest position and heat the oven to 325°. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish. Place a kitchen towel at the bottom of the roasting pan, arrange the prepared baking dish, towel, and set aside.
  • 2. Whisk the flour and cornstarch together in a bowl. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, and lemon zest together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 6 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture, and beat until incorporated. Slowly add the lemon juice and milk and mix until just combined.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar with the electric mixer on medium low speed until foamy. Increase the speed to medium-high and gradually whip in the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar until the whites form stiff peaks, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • 4. Whisk one third of the egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites, one spoonful at a time, until well combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish. Place the roasting pan in the oven and carefully pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the surface is Golden Brown and the edges are set. The center should jiggle slightly when gently shaken. Bake for about one hour. Remove the baking dish from the water bath, transfer to a wire rack, and cool for at least one hour. Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve. Serves eight.

Faadumo Cismaan
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Josephat Kimeu
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the lemon flavor was nice. I think I would have liked it better if it had been served with a dollop of whipped cream.


Jibon Sikder
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I love lemon desserts and this cake did not disappoint. The cake was moist and the pudding was creamy. The lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


AK Kakar
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Manik Superwin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the pudding was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again.


Niang Anta
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cake was moist.


waqas ziddi
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was so moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Maryam Farooq
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pudding was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this cake again.


TalhakN KalhakN
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This cake was okay. The lemon flavor was nice, but the cake was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if it had been served with a dollop of whipped cream.


Ciuffie
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This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and the pudding was lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


William Eddins
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lemon flavor was nice and the cake was moist.


sarah rose
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I love lemon desserts and this cake did not disappoint. The cake was moist and the pudding was creamy. The lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


papon mahmoud
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this cake again.


Maiya Robinson
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Patience Moses
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This lemon pudding cake was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced lemon flavor. The pudding was creamy and smooth, and it complemented the cake perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki


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