Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze: 12 Divine Bites


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These small cakes combine citrus flavor with floral notes. You get a light texture and sweet glaze in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Grease a mini cake pan or muffin tin.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  6. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
  8. Pour in the milk and stir until smooth.
  9. Fill the cake tins two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes.
  11. Cool the cakes on a wire rack.
  12. Mix powdered sugar, lavender, and milk to make the glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cakes.

Notes

  • Use culinary grade lavender only.
  • Do not overfill the cake tins.
  • Store the cakes at room temperature.
  • Zest the lemons before you juice them.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230 kcal

Keywords: Lemon, Lavender, Mini Cakes, Dessert, Baking