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Lemon Magic Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Magic Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring a dense buttery base, a creamy lemon custard center, and a light airy sponge top. This cake is flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest, baked to perfection, then chilled for a refreshing and tangy treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 cups lukewarm milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Garnish

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Create Butter-Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted cooled butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Flavor: Incorporate the egg yolks one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each. Stir in the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice to infuse bright citrus flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients and Milk: Add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Gradually whisk in the lukewarm milk until the batter becomes very thin and smooth.
  5. Beat Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, which will help create the cake’s characteristic layers.
  6. Fold Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful to leave some small lumps to ensure proper layering during baking.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the center is just set.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the layers before slicing.
  9. Serve: Dust the chilled cake with powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful, sweet finish.

Notes

  • This cake naturally forms three distinct layers during baking: a dense base, a creamy custard center, and a light sponge top.
  • For the cleanest slices, ensure the cake is well chilled and wipe the knife between each cut to avoid crumbly edges.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-magic-cake-recipe/