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Here’s a cozy, classic-style Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake recipe — light, custardy, and infused with fresh lemon flavor. It’s a nostalgic dessert that feels like a warm hug.

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🍋 Italian Grandma’s Lemon Custard Cake

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 1–2 hours

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🧾 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 4 large eggs, room temperature (separated)

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• Zest of 2 lemons

• ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour

• 1¾ cups (420ml) whole milk, lukewarm

• ⅓ cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For Serving (optional):

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

• Fresh berries or lemon slices

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper (leave an overhang for lifting later).

2. Beat the Egg Yolks:
   In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Mix in the melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

4. Add Flour:
   Sift in the flour and salt, and mix until smooth.

5. Add Milk:
   Gradually whisk in the lukewarm milk until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin — this is normal.

6. Whip Egg Whites:
   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter in 3 parts. It will look a bit lumpy and foamy.

7. Bake:
   Pour batter into the prepared dish. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly firm but the center still has a little jiggle.

8. Cool & Chill:
   Let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours to set the custard layers.

9. Serve:
   Dust with powdered sugar, slice carefully, and serve chilled or at room temp. Add berries or lemon slices if desired.

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💡 Tips from Nonna:

• Use fresh lemons only — no bottled juice!

• Don’t skip chilling — it helps set the custard.

• Try it with a spoon of whipped cream on the side.

Would you like a printable version or to turn this into a layered lemon tiramisu twist?