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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze: 12 Irresistible Treats

Mini Lemon Cakes with

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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are light, tender citrus cakes topped with a delicately floral glaze.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin or mini cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
  6. Fill each cavity two-thirds full. Bake 12–15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely before glazing.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, crushed lavender, and lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes. Let set before serving.

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