Lemon Pudding Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lemon Pudding Cake
45 min.
6
194kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Lemon Pudding Cake, a dessert that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh lemons with a light, airy texture. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and can easily impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings within just 45 minutes. With only 194 calories per serving, you can enjoy this treat without the guilt.

The magic of this dessert lies in its unique structure; the fluffy egg whites create a cloud-like top, while the creamy lemon custard settles below, offering a fresh and vibrant flavor that dances on your palate. Imagine the aroma of lemons filling your kitchen as you whisk together the simple ingredients—egg yolks, sugar, milk, and zesty lemon juice—culminating in a dessert that’s both comforting and refreshing.

This Lemon Pudding Cake not only looks stunning when served, with its golden top and glossy finish, but it also brings a nostalgic sense of warmth to your dining table. Whether you're serving it warm straight out of the oven or letting it cool to room temperature for a more set consistency, every bite is a delightful blend of sweet and tart.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let’s embark on a baking adventure that will surely elevate your dessert game. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make yet elegantly delicious dessert!

Ingredients

  • large eggs separated
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • large optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Finely grate 1 tablespoon zest from lemons, then squeeze 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons juice.
  3. Whisk together flour, salt, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together yolks, milk, zest, and juice in a small bowl and add to flour mixture, whisking until just combined.
  5. Beat whites in another large bowl with an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, a little at a time, and continue to beat until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks.
  6. Whisk about one fourth of whites into batter to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly (batter will be thin).
  7. Pour into a buttered 1 1/2-quart ceramic gratin or other shallow baking dish and bake in a hot water bath (see Tips, page 15
  8. until puffed and golden, 45 to 50 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a rack.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories194kcal
Protein11.59%
Fat19.35%
Carbs69.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.77
Glycemic Load
21.89
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.4930434635152%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
7.69mg
Hesperetin
10.04mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.68mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.93kcal
9.7%
Fat:4.35g
6.69%
Saturated Fat:1.81g
11.33%
Carbohydrates:34.94g
11.65%
Net Carbohydrates:33.79g
12.29%
Sugar:28.56g
31.74%
Cholesterol:99.51mg
33.17%
Sodium:154.07mg
6.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.86g
11.73%
Vitamin C:19.08mg
23.13%
Selenium:10.77µg
15.38%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.34%
Phosphorus:115.65mg
11.56%
Calcium:91.14mg
9.11%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.59%
Vitamin D:1.1µg
7.31%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.77%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.38%
Folate:25.24µg
6.31%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.33%
Iron:0.91mg
5.05%
Potassium:171.61mg
4.9%
Vitamin A:230.76IU
4.62%
Fiber:1.15g
4.59%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.04%
Magnesium:13.53mg
3.38%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.84%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.31%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.1%
Copper:0.04mg
2.06%
Source:Epicurious