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Mini Lemon Drop Cakes

Mini Lemon Drop Cakes That Brighten Your Day in 30 Minutes

Mini Lemon Drop Cakes are a delightful burst of zesty lemon flavor, quick to make in under 30 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 0.5 cups Water Boiled
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt or buttermilk
  • 1 large Egg No egg substitute available
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Can use lime or orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Softened Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest For glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mini muffin tin
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  4. Combine the hot butter-water mixture with dry ingredients, stir until just combined.
  5. Mix in sour cream, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 12-16 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool cakes in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest until smooth.
  9. Dip cake tops into the glaze or drizzle it over each cake. Let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and use fresh citrus for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container to maintain moisture.

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