Get ready to experience the flavors of summer in every bite with these delicious bite-sized lemon cakes! Each cake is made with a buttery, crumbly texture, and then topped off with a decadent lemon glaze that will have you going back for more. Keep reading to discover how to make these heavenly treats right at home!
These little cakes are the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to overdo it. They’re moist, fluffy and packed with lemon flavor, and the glaze is just decadent enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. I guarantee you won’t be able to eat just one!
There are so many reasons to try this recipe! First, these bite-size lemon cakes are absolutely delicious. They’re moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The decadent lemon glaze takes them over the top and makes them truly irresistible.
Second, they’re incredibly easy to make. The batter comes together quickly and doesn’t require any special equipment or skills. You can have these cakes in the oven in just minutes.
Third, they’re perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or an impressive dessert for a dinner party, these cakes will fit the bill. And because they’re small, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in one (or two!).
Tips:
Lemon cakes are a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. If you’re looking to make your lemon cakes even more decadent, here are some pro tips:
1. For an ultra-lemony flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice in both the cake batter and glaze.
2. Add a little zest to the cake batter for an extra burst of flavor.
3. Use a good quality butter in the cake batter and glaze for the best flavor and texture.
4. Be sure to bake the cakes until they’re golden brown and set in the center – this will ensure they’re moist and flavorful.
5. Allow the cakes to cool completely before glazing them so that the glaze sets up properly.
Conclusion & Recipe:
There are few things more refreshing than a bite of tart lemon cake, and these little beauties are the perfect indulgence. The dense, moist cake is balanced perfectly by the zesty glaze, making for a heavenly experience with every bite. If you’re looking for a delicious summer dessert, look no further than these bite-size lemon cakes!
Mini Lemon Cakes with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 whole egg
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp melted Butter
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
Cake
- Pre-heat oven to 325°F Spray mini muffin pans using nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt and baking soda together in a bowl.
- Heat butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to boil.
- Mix the hot mixture with the dry ingredients. Beat it lightly with a handheld beater until it is just combined. Blend in the egg, zest, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Scoop batter into muffin pans. Bake for 12 minutes at 325°F. Allow to cool, then transfer to cooling racks.
- Cool completely before glazing. Dip the lemon drops bottom-side down in the glaze. Allow excess glaze to drip into the bowl. Then, invert lemon drops top-side down onto cooling racks. For a cleaner clean, place waxed paper under the cooling racks. Let sit till glaze hardens.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients for the glaze together. Microwave for approximately 10 seconds until glaze becomes very thin.
