Description
Delight in these enchanting Mini Lemon Cakes drizzled with a fragrant Lavender Glaze, perfect for a summer gathering or teatime treat.
Ingredients
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 glaze
1/2 tsp. culinary lavender
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt for glaze
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract for glaze
Edible flowers and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes are baking, prepare the lavender glaze by heating 1/4 cup of milk with the culinary lavender until just simmering. Let it steep for about 15 minutes, then strain.
- In a bowl, whisk together the strained lavender milk, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cakes have cooled, drizzle the lavender glaze over the top and garnish with edible flowers and lemon zest.
Notes
Make sure to let the mini cakes cool completely before glazing for best results. Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Mini Lemon Cakes, Lavender Glaze, Dessert, Summer Treat