# Amish Lemon Cake

This is a quick and easy-to-make Amish lemon cake that is soft, bright, and incredibly delicious.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 eggs
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.25 cup yogurt
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp corn starch
- 1 cup milk
- butter
- powdered sugar

## Instructions

1. Start with three eggs, one half cup sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. Add one quarter cup yogurt.
3. Grate the zest of one lemon, using only the yellow part for the best aroma, and set it aside.
4. Squeeze the lemon and add three tablespoons of juice to the mixture, saving the rest for later.
5. Melt four tablespoons of butter and mix it in.
6. Transfer this mixture to a larger bowl.
7. Add one and one-third cups all-purpose flour and one teaspoon baking powder.
8. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
9. In another pan, add one egg, the reserved lemon zest and juice, one quarter cup sugar, three tablespoons corn starch, and one cup milk.
10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly so it thickens without burning.
11. Grease a baking pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
12. Pour in the batter.
13. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes.
14. Let it cool.
15. Spread the lemon cream on top.
16. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

## Equipment

- baking pan
- parchment paper

## Tips

- Use only the yellow part of the lemon zest for the best aroma.
- Cook the lemon cream over medium heat, stirring constantly so it thickens without burning.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AYDQiPAXX/
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- Extracted: 2026-03-24

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