Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (or fine/divided) ((divided))
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature) ((separated))
  • 1/4 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 1 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (room temperature)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C) and grease and flour an 8 inch square or round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl cream the butter and half the sugar (1/3 cup), add the zest and egg yolks beat to combine.  Stir in (with a wooden spoon) the flour alternately with the milk.  Then stir in the lemon juice. Combine well.
  • In another bowl beat the egg whites and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until stiff, then gently fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan.  Place the cake pan in a larger high sided pan filled with 1 1/2 inches  (4 cm) of hot water.  Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden.
  • Let cool to warm, dust with powdered sugar and serve.  Enjoy!