Now that we’ve got everything together, let’s walk through the steps to make this delicious Lemon Custard Cake!

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare Your Pan

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). While it’s heating up, grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper. You want to make sure the cake comes out easily, so this step is important! If you don’t have parchment paper, you can lightly flour the greased pan. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and melted butter. Whisk them together until they’re fully incorporated and smooth. Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help the eggs blend into the butter and sugar mixture without overworking the batter.

Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. This is where the magic happens—the lemon zest brings out such a beautiful aroma, and the juice will give the cake that zesty kick. Mix everything together until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently as you go. Don’t overmix; you just want everything to come together. The batter will look a bit thin, but don’t worry—that’s exactly what we want.

Step 4: Add the Milk

Now, slowly add the milk to the batter, stirring continuously until it’s smooth. The batter will be quite liquid at this point, but that’s totally fine! It will transform in the oven.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. You’ll notice that it seems runny, but this is where the magic happens. As it bakes, the top will form into a light, cake-like layer, and the custard will settle at the bottom. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges might pull away slightly from the sides of the pan, but that’s a sign it’s done!

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. This will help it set and make it easier to remove from the pan. Afterward, turn it out onto a plate and let it cool completely. You can serve it warm or at room temperature—both ways are delicious!