Description
Traditional Irish Lemon Pudding Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a soft cake layer with a creamy lemon pudding underneath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolks, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Whisk flour and salt together and stir into the batter until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- The cake forms a soft cake layer on top with a lemony pudding layer underneath as it bakes.
- Serve warm for a saucier texture or chilled for a firmer consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Traditional Irish Lemon Pudding Cake Recipe