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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze

Delightful Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze for Every Occasion

These Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are a quick, impressive dessert ideal for any celebration, combining vibrant lemon zest with floral lavender.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or more granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Lemon Zest fresh is best
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk or buttermilk for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Dried Culinary Lavender ensure culinary-grade
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutions suggested
  • Edible Flowers optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Mini cake trays
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and coat mini cake trays with baking spray.
  2. Mix together flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest and eggs, blending well.
  4. Whisk sour cream, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl, then fold into the batter, alternating with dry ingredients.
  5. Divide batter into trays and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Steep lavender in hot milk for 10 minutes. Strain and mix with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  7. Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes and garnish with lemon zest and edible flowers if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results and avoid overmixing the batter to keep cakes fluffy.

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