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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lemon Glaze

Deliciously moist mini lemon cakes topped with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the mini lemon cakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
For the lemon glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh

Method
 

Prepare the mini lemon cakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with lemon juice and zest. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Make the lemon glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled mini lemon cakes.
  3. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSugar: 12g

Notes

These mini lemon cakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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