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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze

Delightful Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze to Savor

Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are a sophisticated dessert that combines bright citrus with floral tones, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon zest From about 2 fresh lemons
  • 2 large Large eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Whole milk Heated
  • 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender Food-grade
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • Edible flowers Optional garnish

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mini Cake Trays
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and coat mini cake trays with baking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, mix sour cream, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add to butter mixture, alternating with dry ingredients.
  6. Fill prepared trays with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in trays for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the glaze, heat milk, steep lavender for 10 minutes, and mix with powdered sugar.
  9. Glaze cooled cakes and garnish with lemon zest and edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing.

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