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Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze

Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze are soft lemon zest cakes topped with a delicate floral glaze.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

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 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

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 optional

Instructions
 

  • 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 stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, 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, beating well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • With mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared trays (about 3 tablespoons each). Smooth tops gently and tap trays on the counter to release air bubbles.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in trays for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • To prepare the lavender glaze recipe, heat milk in the microwave for 1 minute. Add lavender and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and discard lavender.
  • In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Gradually stir in the infused milk until a smooth, pourable consistency forms.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled Mini Lemon Cakes With Lavender Glaze. Garnish with extra lemon zest and edible flowers if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to use culinary-grade lavender only.