Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Cake 🍋 – Ready in Just 15 Minutes!
This soft, moist, and zesty lemon cake is so light and fluffy, it literally melts in your mouth! With a creamy lemon filling and a delicate sponge cake, this is the perfect dessert for lemon lovers. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make—ready in just 15 minutes of prep time!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes prep + baking time.
✔ Soft & Moist – The texture is incredibly light and fluffy.
✔ Perfectly Zesty – The lemon cream gives it an amazing citrus flavor.
✔ No Special Equipment Needed – Just a whisk and a baking pan!
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📝 Ingredients
For the Lemon Cream:
✅ 1 egg
✅ 50 g (¼ cup) sugar
✅ 20 g (2 tbsp) starch (cornstarch or potato starch)
✅ 200 g (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) milk
✅ Zest of 1 lemon
✅ Juice of ½ lemon
✅ 20 g (1 ½ tbsp) butter
For the Cake:
✅ 3 eggs
✅ A pinch of salt
✅ 120 g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) sugar
✅ 50 g (3 ½ tbsp) sour cream
✅ 100 g (7 tbsp) vegetable oil
✅ 200 g (1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp) flour
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👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Lemon Cream
1️⃣ In a small saucepan, whisk together the egg, sugar, and starch until smooth.
2️⃣ Slowly add the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring constantly.
3️⃣ Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
4️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Let it cool completely while you prepare the cake.
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Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
5️⃣ In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and sugar until light and fluffy.
6️⃣ Add the sour cream and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth.
7️⃣ Gradually fold in the flour, mixing gently until combined.
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Step 3: Assemble & Bake
8️⃣ Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a round cake pan.
9️⃣ Pour half the cake batter into the pan.
🔟 Spoon the lemon cream filling evenly over the batter.
1️⃣1️⃣ Pour the remaining cake batter on top, spreading it carefully.
1️⃣2️⃣ Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and set.
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Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣3️⃣ Let the cake cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
1️⃣4️⃣ Slice and serve while still warm and soft.
📌 Tip: Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special treat!
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🍋 Why This Cake is So Irresistible
🔹 Super Soft & Moist – Thanks to the sour cream and oil.
🔹 Intensely Lemon-Flavored – The lemon cream adds a zesty, fresh taste.
🔹 Easy to Make – No complicated steps, just mix, layer, and bake!
🔹 Perfect for Any Occasion – Enjoy it as a breakfast cake, snack, or dessert.
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📌 Storage & Reheating Tips
📌 Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
📌 Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months (wrap slices individually).
📌 Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a fresh-baked feel.
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🌟 Final Thoughts
If you love lemon desserts, this melt-in-your-mouth lemon cake will be your new favorite recipe! It’s light, fluffy, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor.
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