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Mini Lemon Drop Cakes

Mini Lemon Drop Cakes: Zesty Treats for Every Occasion

Mini Lemon Drop Cakes are delightful, bite-sized desserts perfect for any occasion, bringing a zesty citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitution: 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Substitution: Greek yogurt (1:1).
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Medium bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and add water, bringing to a gentle boil.
  4. Pour the hot butter and water mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Add sour cream, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the batter and stir until smooth.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup and bake for 12-16 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes rest in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, softened butter, and additional lemon zest to make the glaze.
  9. Dip the tops of each cooled Mini Lemon Drop Cake into the glaze, or drizzle it over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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