Description
These bite-sized lemon cakes are soft, moist, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Coated in a tangy lemon glaze, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ideal for parties, afternoon tea, or a quick dessert, these mini treats are easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cakes:
- 200 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cakes:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini cupcake liners.
- Fill each cup about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon zest. Add milk gradually until the glaze reaches a smooth consistency.
Glaze the Cakes:
- Dip each cooled cake into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Place back on the wire rack and let the glaze set for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Use Fresh Lemons for Maximum Flavor
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest give the best citrus flavor. Bottled lemon juice lacks the brightness and freshness needed for these cakes.
Don’t Overmix the Batter
- Overmixing leads to dense cakes. Stir just until the ingredients are combined to keep the texture light and fluffy.
Let the Cakes Cool Before Glazing
- If the cakes are too warm, the glaze will melt and become too thin. Allow them to cool completely so the glaze sets properly.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins