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Lemon Pudding Cakes

Lemon Pudding Cakes: Light, Fluffy Dessert You’ll Love!

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Delight in these Lemon Pudding Cakes, a light and fluffy dessert that layers airy cake with silky pudding, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 152
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 6 Large Eggs Separate yolks and whites for lighter texture.
  • 1 cup Milk Low-fat or whole.
  • Zest of 2 lemons Lemon Zest Fresh zest recommended.
  • Juice of 2 lemons Fresh Lemon Juice Maximize flavor with fresh juice.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Avoid substitutions.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
For Serving
  • to taste Confectioners' Sugar Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • Ramekins
  • baking dish
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare six 6-ounce ramekins by spraying them lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and flour, whisking until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold a portion of the egg whites into the lemon batter, then gradually add the remaining egg whites.
  5. Pour the lemon batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling almost to the top.
  6. Place the ramekins into a baking dish and fill it with water up to halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for approximately 45 minutes until the cakes rise and turn light golden.
  8. Let the ramekins cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before serving, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Lemon Pudding Cakes are best served warm and can be garnished with fresh berries for extra color and flavor.

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