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Lemon Pudding Cakes

Delightful Lemon Pudding Cakes for a Light Dessert Bliss

Indulge in these Lemon Pudding Cakes for a light dessert experience that balances sweetness and zest.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs, separated Consider egg replacer for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Milk, low-fat or whole Almond milk can be used for dairy-free.
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest, from 2 lemons Fresh zest is recommended.
  • 6 tablespoons Lemon Juice, from 2 lemons Lime juice can be used for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted Coconut oil works as a dairy-free option.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Batter
  • 6 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Substitute gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider reducing the amount for less sweetness.
For Serving
  • Fresh Berries and Confectioners' Sugar Optional, enhances presentation.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Ramekins or baking pan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and flour. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold a portion of the beaten egg whites into the lemon mixture, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
  5. Ladle the batter into prepared ramekins or baking pan.
  6. Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill with warm water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
  8. Cool for 20 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment by serving chilled or warm to enjoy different textures and flavors.

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