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Mini Lemon Drop Cakes

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Mini Lemon Drop Cakes are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. These bite-sized treats are made with zesty lemon and topped with a tangy glaze, making them perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or a refreshing dessert. Easy to make and packed with bright, fresh flavors, these mini cakes will quickly become a favorite!

 

Ingredients

For the Mini Cakes:

  • 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

For the Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set to 325°F (160°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Make the Buttery Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add water, and bring to a boil.
  4. Combine the Batter: Pour the hot butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir. Add sour cream, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then beat until smooth.
  5. Bake: Fill each mini muffin cup with batter and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, lemon zest, and melted butter. Microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed for a smoother consistency.
  7. Glaze the Cakes: Dip the bottom of each mini cake into the glaze and place back on the cooling rack. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Extra Lemon Flavor: Add 1 tsp lemon extract for a stronger citrus kick.
  • Berry Lemon Cakes: Stir in fresh blueberries or raspberries before baking.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Poppy Seed Variation: Add 1 tbsp poppy seeds for a lemon-poppyseed twist.

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