Description
Delicious and tangy lemon drop cakes with a sweet lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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- Lemon Cakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, milk, lemon juice, and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon drop cakes, lemon dessert, easy cake recipe