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Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze

Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze are tender citrus mini cakes topped with a light floral glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes

  • Baking spray
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest from 2 lemons, plus more for garnish
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/4 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lavender Glaze

  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Edible flowers such as violas, optional
  • All ingredients are halal-friendly with no alcohol used.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cakes

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Coat two 6-cup mini cake trays with baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
  • With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared trays (about 3 tablespoons per cavity). Smooth tops and gently tap trays to release air bubbles.
  • Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in trays 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.

Prepare the Lavender Glaze

  • Microwave milk for about 1 minute until hot.
  • Add lavender and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard lavender.
  • In a bowl, stir powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  • Gradually add lavender milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until pourable consistency forms.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled Mini Lemon Cakes with Lavender Glaze. Garnish with extra lemon zest and edible flowers if desired.

Notes

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.