Description
Delightful mini lemon cakes, infused with aromatic lavender and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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
- 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 your mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Blend in the sour cream, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each slot about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, culinary lavender, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Add milk until smooth.
- Dip the cooled mini cakes into the glaze or spoon it over the tops. Garnish with edible flowers and lemon zest.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the cakes a day prior and store in an airtight container. Customize with different herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini cakes, lemon, lavender, dessert, baking