Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze: 12 Irresistible Treats
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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are light, tender citrus cakes topped with a delicately floral glaze.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin or mini cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
- Fill each cavity two-thirds full. Bake 12–15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before glazing.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, crushed lavender, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes. Let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg