Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale. Mix in melted butter, lemon zest, and juice.
- Sift in flour and salt; mix until just combined. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the lemon batter in three additions.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg