UPSIDE DOWN LEMON PUDDING CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or six 6-ounce ramekins.
• With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Reduce the speed to medium and add the egg yolks, mixing until incorporated. Add the flour, lemon zest, and salt and beat until combined. Add the lemon juice and milk and beat until incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared dish or ramekins. Place the dishes in a large baking pan and add enough boiling water to the pan so that it reaches halfway up the sides of the dish or ramekins.
• Bake until the top is golden and the center springs back when gently pressed, 35 to 45 minutes for a large baking dish and 25 to 35 minutes for the individual ramekins. Transfer the dishes to a rack to cool completely, at least 1 1/2 hours. (The pudding cakes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.) To serve, run a paring knife around the edges of the dish and invert onto a plate.

Steps:

• "Coat inside of 1 1/2-qt. glass casserole with butter-flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle almonds over bottom of casserole. In medium bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 c of the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside. With same beaters in large bowl, beat together butter and remaining 3/4 c sugar. With same beaters in small bowl, beat egg yolks well. Add to butter mixture, beating thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and lemon juice; beat well. Sitr in milk and lemon peel until blended. Stir in 1/3 of the egg white mixture, then gently fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into prepared casserole over almonds. Place casserole in shallow baking pan filled with 1 inch hot water. Bake uncovered, in 325 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown and top springs back when lightly touched with finger. _Carefully_ remove from water and let set for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve chilled. Garnish each serving with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. NOTES : Pudding on the bottom is topped with a delicate crust of cake. Its light, lemony, and refreshing. Recipe by: Dierbergs Home Economists Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Jill & Joe Proehl on Apr 05, 1998"