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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze

Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze for Your Elegant Gatherings

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Delight in these Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze, an effortless dessert perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Mini Cakes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s leveled for accuracy.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Avoid table salt due to its fine grain.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Don’t substitute with baking powder.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Must be softened for proper creaming.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 0.25 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with all granulated sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest is ideal for vibrant flavor.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature eggs ensure even mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 0.25 cups Whole Milk Can be replaced with almond or oat milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste could offer a bolder taste.
For the Lavender Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender Ensure it's food-grade lavender.
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Can make your own by blending granulated sugar.
For Garnishing
  • Edible Flowers Optional for a whimsical look.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini Cake Trays
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C) and preparing mini cake trays by lightly coating them with baking spray.
  2. Whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda until well combined.
  3. Cream ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ¼ cup of light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the zest of one lemon and mix well, then incorporate 2 large eggs, one at a time.
  5. Combine ½ cup of sour cream, ¼ cup of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually incorporate your dry flour mixture into the butter mix, alternating with the wet mixture.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini cake trays, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the lavender glaze by heating ¼ cup of milk and steeping 1 tablespoon of culinary lavender for 10 minutes.
  9. Combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, adding the infused milk until pourable.
  10. Drizzle the lavender glaze generously over each cooled cake and garnish with additional lemon zest and edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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