Lemon Pudding Cake

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

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Indulge your senses with a delightful treat that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemons with a light and airy texture – introducing the Lemon Pudding Cake! This delectable dessert not only showcases the invigorating flavor of fresh lemons but also comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both casual get-togethers and special celebrations.

This vegetarian-friendly recipe serves six people generously, ensuring your guests will leave with satisfied smiles and perhaps even a request for seconds. With only 194 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice of this cake guilt-free, allowing you to savor each heavenly bite without worry.

The unique pudding-like layer at the bottom and the fluffy cake on top create a delightful contrast that is sure to please any palate. Whether you serve it warm, straight from the oven, or at room temperature, the Lemon Pudding Cake adds a refreshing twist to the dessert table, making it a showstopper that stands out. So grab your whisk, preheat your oven, and get ready to whisk up a slice of sunshine that will brighten anyone’s day!

Ingredients

  • large eggs separated
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • large lemons 
  • 0.3 teaspoon rounded 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