Hot Lemon Custard Cakes

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a kettle of water to boil.

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   Butter six 6-ounce custard cups and place in a dish towel-lined baking dish or roasting pan.

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   (Dish towel prevents cups from sliding when moving the roasting pan.)

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   In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light; whisk in flour.

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   Gradually whisk in lemon juice, then milk and lemon zest.

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   With an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.

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   Add to lemon batter and fold in gently with a whisk (batter will be quite liquid).

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   Divide batter among prepared custard cups, place baking dish in oven and fill with boiling water to reach halfway up sides of cups.

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   Bake until puffed and lightly browned (but pudding is still visible in bottom), 20 to 25 minutes.

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    Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners sugar.

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