MINI LEMON DROP CAKES
Indulge your senses with these delightful MINI LEMON DROP CAKES, perfect for lemon lovers seeking a burst of citrus in their desserts. These light and fluffy treats combine the ideal balance of sweetness and tanginess, making them a hit at parties, afternoon teas, or as a satisfying snack. Each mini cake is enhanced by a glossy lemon glaze that elevates both flavor and presentation. With easy preparation and a quick baking time, you can whip up these irresistible bites in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan; add water and bring to a boil.
- Combine the hot mixture with dry ingredients using an electric mixer until just mixed.
- Stir in sour cream, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Grease a mini muffin tin; fill each cup with batter and bake for about 10–15 minutes.
- Cool cakes before glazing by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, lemon zest, and melted butter; dip bottoms of cakes into the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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