Description
Delicate mini lemon cakes topped with a sophisticated lavender glaze, perfect for spring gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk, for the glaze
- 1/2 tsp. culinary lavender
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract, as needed for glaze
- Edible flowers and lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars in a larger bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the grated lemon zest and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Pour in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into your prepared mini muffin pan, filling each well about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool the cakes in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lavender, salt, and a splash of whole milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over each cooled cake and garnish with edible flowers and lemon zest.
Notes
These mini cakes can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for 2 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini cakes, lemon, lavender, dessert, spring