Lemon Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in the melted butter, lemon peel and lemon juice.
3. 3
   In another bowl, beat egg yolks until well beaten.
4. 4
   Add milk to beaten yolks and stir together.
5. 5
   Pour yolk mixture into lemon mixture, mixing well. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Fold whites into the lemon mixture.
7. 7
   Pour batter into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan.
8. 8
   Place a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan on oven rack; place the batter-filled pan in the 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
9. 9
   Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan to a depth of 1 inch.
10. 10
    Bake in 350° oven for 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve warm or chilled in dessert dishes.
12. 12
    Serves 9.