Description
Vibrant, aromatic mini lemon cakes with a tangy citrus base and delicate floral lavender glaze. Perfect for tea parties or fresh garden-inspired treats, these bite-sized cakes balance zesty flavor with silky icing. Halal and alcohol-free edition delivers refined elegance with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1–2 tsp. non-alcoholic culinary lavender syrup or 1/4 cup fresh lavender puree
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Coat 2 (6-cup) mini cake trays with non-stick baking spray
Whisk together flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and baking soda in a bowl
Beat butter, both sugars, and lemon zest for 3 minutes
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Whisk sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl
Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream mixture to butter, beginning and ending with flour
Divide batter between prepared tins. Tap trays to release air bubbles
Bake 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to fully cool
In a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar with lavender syrup or puree to achieve glaze consistency
Dollop glaze on cooled cakes. Insert toothpick to swirl glaze into cake
Notes
For halal-certified butter, use non-hydrogenated variety
Combine all flour with 3/4 tsp. salt in one step if preferred
Use room-temperature sour cream for smoother glaze
For gluten-free option, use 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
Top with additional dried edible lavender for garnish
Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg