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Moist Mini Lemon Cakes with Simple Glaze

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Bake individual, bright lemon cakes using a standard muffin tin. This recipe yields moist, perfectly portioned small cakes topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the milk, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or juice, a drop at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled mini cakes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra intense lemon flavor, use only fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting over a thin glaze, use 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese with the lemon juice.
  • These cakes freeze well once cooled and before glazing.

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