This is a family favorite for over 50 years. It makes a sauce on the bottom
Original recipe makes 8 inch square cake
Ingredients
4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
Directions
- Beat together egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon rind, and butter or margarine until thick and lemon colored. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add alternately with milk to the yolk mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Blend egg whites into batter on low speed of electric mixer. Pour into 8 inch square baking dish.
- Place a pan of hot water in the oven, and set the baking dish into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 165 kcal
Carbohydrates: 31.1 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 3.3 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 140 mg
