Print

Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delightful mini lemon cakes infused with lavender glaze, perfect for gatherings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. culinary lavender
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Edible flowers and lemon zest (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking station by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing mini muffin tins.
  2. Combine the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the lemon zest into the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  7. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until there are no streaks of flour.
  8. Fill the prepared muffin tins about 2/3 full with batter.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cakes in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, culinary lavender, kosher salt, and milk.
  12. Glaze the cakes with the lavender mixture and garnish with edible flowers and lemon zest.
  13. Serve and enjoy with a warm cup of tea!

Notes

Store leftover mini cakes in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or one week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/lavender-glazed-mini-lemon-cakes/

Scroll to Top