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Elegant Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze Recipe

Elegant Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze Recipe

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini cakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and buttery mini lemon cakes topped with a delicate lavender glaze. These elegant little cakes are bright, floral, moist, and perfect for brunches, tea parties, or spring gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon culinary lavender, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini cake pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
  7. Smooth the tops gently with a spoon.
  8. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, culinary lavender, warm milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the lavender glaze generously over the cooled mini cakes.
  12. Let the glaze settle for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes soft and tender.
  • Allow the cakes to cool fully before glazing.
  • Use culinary-grade lavender only.
  • The cakes can be made one day ahead and glazed before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cake
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 58mg

Keywords: mini lemon cakes, lavender glaze cakes, lemon lavender dessert, mini tea cakes, citrus dessert, elegant cake recipe, floral dessert recipe

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