Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Cake in 15 Minutes

Bright, zesty, and impossibly soft, this lemon cake is a dessert dream. With a silky lemon custard filling and a tender cake base, it’s perfect for a quick treat or last-minute gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s proof that indulgence doesn’t have to be complicated.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Custard Filling:

1 egg

50 grams sugar

A pinch of salt

20 grams cornstarch

200 ml milk

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of ½ lemon

25 grams butter

For the Cake:

2 eggs

50 grams sugar

50 grams flour

1 tsp baking powder

25 grams butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For Serving (Optional):

Powdered sugar for dusting

Lemon slices or zest for garnish

How to Make

Prepare the Lemon Custard: