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Fluffy Lemon Pudding Cake

By: Leslie Wyatt 
"'This warm two-layer pudding cake is one that my mother-in-law made when her children were growing up,' shares Leslie Wyatt of Chilhowee, Missouri. 'Today, it is a perennial favorite around our house due to its terrific lemon flavor.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 3 egg whites

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in the lemon juice, egg yolk, flour, lemon peel and salt; mix well. Gradually beat in milk. In another large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture.
  2. Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Place the dish in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour boiling water into the larger baking dish to a depth of 1 in.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and top is golden. Serve warm.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 2/3 cup equals 205 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2-1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by Sonia M.   view full review
This was a wonderful dessert! Because I'm trying to cut back on sugar and lower my fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by SylviaRebecca   view full review
Wonderful cake! I remember my mother making something like this when I was a child (I am 48...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by CRAZY4SUSHI   view full review
The top layer was nice and fluffy. A good flavor. Not to sweet. I think mine could have cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by yzzil   view full review
This is so good! I love the lemon flavor. It's very light.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by MOM2JTX3   view full review
Wonderful! Just like Mom use to make. I cut the sugar to 1 cup and it was still very sweet.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2009 by Jajam   view full review
This is one of my favorite things. Easy, delicate and has a good lemon flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Sameera   view full review
Quite tasty....i made a few changes to the leftover by adding crumbled brownies and served it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2012 by TheCityMouse   view full review
I've been making this for years....I recently introduced it to my boyfriend and he LOVES it. ...

 

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