Lemon Blossom Blaster
Brighten your day with these "Lemon Blossom Blasters," the perfect balance of zesty citrus and buttery sweetness baked into delightful muffin-sized treats! Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, these cakes boast a refreshing tang and moist texture, enhanced by a glossy lemon glaze that adds a sweet, citrusy pop in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for brunches, afternoon teas, or a sunny dessert option. Garnished with a pinch of fresh lemon zest, these mini cakes are as beautiful as they are delicious, making them an irresistible treat for lemon lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 1 cups Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, ensuring the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, dip the tops of each cake into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon.
Garnish each Lemon Blossom Blaster with a small pinch of lemon zest for an extra burst of citrus flavor and a decorative touch.
Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1443 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.0 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
