Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze
Light, fluffy lemon cakes paired with a fragrant lavender glaze that feels fresh, floral, and bakery-quality.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the lemon cakes:
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, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the lavender glaze:
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp culinary lavender
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
For garnish:
Edible flowers (as needed)
Lemon zest (as needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease 2 mini cake pans thoroughly. In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
In a stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
With mixer on low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 1 hour).
Heat milk in the microwave for about 1 minute until hot. Add lavender and let steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add lavender milk until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes and garnish with lemon zest and edible flowers.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender only to ensure safe consumption.
Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes soft and tender.
Adjust glaze thickness by adding more or less milk.
Perfect for spring desserts, bridal showers, or afternoon tea.
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