Glazed Lemon Cakes Recipe

Name: Glazed Lemon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for muffin tin; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for muffin tin; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons juice for the glaze; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for muffin tin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for muffin tin
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons juice for the glaze
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Butter and flour a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice.
5
Set aside.
6
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light.
7
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of the buttermilk mixture.
9
Divide evenly among the muffin cups.
10
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
11
Cool for 10 minutes in tin, then cool completely on a wire rack.
12
Set the rack over wax or parchment paper.
13
In a small bowl, stir confectioners sugar with the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
14
Pour over the cakes, spreading to the edges with a small knife.
15
Let set for 30 minutes before serving.

1132

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for muffin tin, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for muffin tin, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Glazed Lemon Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Glazed Lemon Cakes

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