Name: The Best Mini Lemon Drop Cakes You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze); 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

The Best Mini Lemon Drop Cakes You Will Ever Bake

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Soft, bite-sized mini lemon pound cakes dipped in a zesty sweet glaze. These sunshine-filled treats are perfect for brunch, parties, or afternoon tea.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 24 cakes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

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Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin tin.

2.Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3.Mix in eggs and lemon zest.

4.Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

5.Alternate adding dry mix and milk to butter mixture.

6.Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

7.Bake 12–15 minutes until set.

8.Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze.

9.Dip warm cakes into glaze and let set.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes tender.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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