✔️ Step 8: Assemble the layers
Pour cake batter into the dish, then spoon pudding gently on top without mixing.
💡 Secret: Use a spatula to spread pudding evenly—this creates distinct layers.
✔️ Step 9: Bake the cake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set.
💡 Tip: Insert a skewer into the sponge (not pudding); it should come out clean.
🏡 Get ready to fall in love with homemade bread all over again 💚
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pudding:
🥚 1 egg
🫙 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍚 50 g sugar (2 tbsp)
🧂 Pinch of salt
🍃 20 g starch (1 tbsp)
🍀 Zest of 1 lemon
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
🍶 200 ml milk (⅔ cup)
🥓 25 g butter (1½ tbsp)
For the Cake:
🥚 3 eggs
🍚 150 g sugar (¾ cup)
🫙 1 tsp vanilla extract
🥛 50 g sour cream (2 heaping tbsp)
🌻 150 ml vegetable oil (¾ cup)
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
🌸 250 g all-purpose flour (1½ cups + 1 tbsp)
🧃 15 g baking powder (1 tsp)
🧊 Storage & Freshness Tips
❄️ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
❄️ Best enjoyed within 24 hours while layers remain fresh and distinct.
❄️ Freeze slices wrapped in cling film for up to 1 month.
❄️ Warm leftovers in the microwave for 15 seconds before serving.
❄️ Add fresh lemon zest before serving to refresh flavour after storage.
🍽️ Kitchen Tools and 🛠️ Equipment Needed 🔪
🥣 Mixing bowls
🌀 Whisk
🍋 Zester or fine grater
📏 Measuring cups & spoons
🧈 Rubber spatula
📄 Baking parchment
🔥 Ovenproof baking dish
🔪 Sharp knife for slicing
🍥 Fine sieve for flour and starch
🥗 Nutritional Benefits
🍋 This Lemon Pudding Cake is a delightful balance of comfort and lightness. Thanks to the fresh lemon juice and zest, it provides a natural source of vitamin C, which supports immunity and adds a refreshing tang. The eggs contribute protein, helping with satiety, while the milk and butter add calcium for bone health. Unlike heavy cream-based desserts, this recipe stays relatively light, with a moderate calorie count per serving, making it a sweet treat you can enjoy without guilt. ✨
💡 Tip: For an even lighter version, you can substitute part of the oil with unsweetened applesauce or Greek yoghurt.
💡 Secret: Using less sugar but boosting the lemon zest keeps the flavour vibrant without feeling overly sweet.
🌿 Health Benefits of the Ingredients
🍋 Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which supports the immune system and keeps skin radiant.
🥚 Eggs are rich in protein and essential amino acids, providing sustained energy.
🥛 Milk adds calcium for strong bones and teeth.
🌿 Vanilla extract contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.
🧈 Butter offers fat-soluble vitamins, including A and E, which aid cell health.
🍋 Lemon zest provides natural flavonoids that support heart health.
🌱 Sour cream contributes probiotics, which can support gut health.
🥥 Vegetable oil delivers healthy fats that help with nutrient absorption.
🍰 Flour offers slow-release carbohydrates, giving you energy throughout the day.
🧃 Baking powder ensures a light texture without excess fat, making desserts less heavy.
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