Description
Delightful mini lemon cakes topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
- Fresh lemon zest curls (for decorating)
- Small whipped cream rosettes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour 8 mini Bundt molds or individual fluted cake molds.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth. Add the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter among the prepared molds and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool in the molds for 10 minutes, then turn the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth for the glaze.
- Spoon the glaze over each cooled cake and let it set for 15–20 minutes.
- Decorate with fresh lemon zest curls and whipped cream rosettes if desired.
Notes
Serve on a decorative platter with fresh fruits or warm for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mini cakes, lemon desserts, vanilla glaze, easy baking, tea party treats