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Ultimate Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze

Ultimate Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze for a Delightful Twist

Discover the Ultimate Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze, a delightful dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with sweet lavender for an elegant touch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free mix can be used
  • 0.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Whole Milk Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 0.33 cups Whole Milk For steeping
  • 2 tablespoons Lavender (Dried Culinary) Food-grade
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • Edible Flowers Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini Cake Trays
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease mini cake trays.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing fully before adding the next.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine both mixtures, alternating dry and wet, until just mixed.
  7. Divide batter among mini cake trays and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the trays for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for 1 hour.
Glazing
  1. Heat whole milk and steep dried culinary lavender for 10 minutes. Strain and mix with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes; optionally garnish with fresh lemon zest and edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cakes light and fluffy.

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