Description
Delightful mini lemon cakes infused with lavender and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for spring gatherings and elegant desserts.
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 glaze)
- 1/2 tsp. culinary lavender
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract (for glaze), as needed
- Edible flowers and lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or using mini paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the lemon zest, eggs, sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool before glazing.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, culinary lavender, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. If it’s too thick, you can add a bit more milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Dip the cooled mini cakes into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Decorate with edible flowers and lemon zest for a stunning finish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients, and ensure eggs and sour cream are at room temperature. Adjust glaze consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg