Description
These delightful Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are perfect for a refreshing dessert, combining zesty lemon flavors with a sweet, aromatic lavender glaze.
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 with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the lemon zest, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the lavender glaze by heating the milk and lavender until simmering, then strain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix the strained lavender milk with powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, drizzle the lavender glaze over them and garnish with edible flowers and lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Adjust the lavender level according to your taste preference.
- 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, Lemon Desserts, American Dessert, Baking