Description
If you’re craving a quick dessert that’s light, tangy, and undeniably addictive, these Lemon Blossoms are the answer. They’re perfect for everything from quick breakfast ideas to elegant dinner party desserts. Each bite is filled with zesty lemon flavor and topped with a smooth, glossy glaze that sets to a delicate crackle. Made with a shortcut cake mix and lemon pudding, this easy recipe is ideal for busy bakers or anyone looking for simple food ideas that deliver bakery-level results. Whether you’re after a healthy snack (in moderation!) or delightful breakfast ideas, Lemon Blossoms check all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 box instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz)
4 large eggs
0.75 cup vegetable oil
4 cups powdered sugar
0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix and lemon pudding mix.
3. Add eggs and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
4. Fill mini muffin cups about two-thirds full with the batter.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, water, and lemon zest (if using) to make the glaze.
7. Cool baked blossoms for 5 minutes, then dip the tops into the glaze.
8. Place on a wire rack to set for 10–15 minutes until glaze is firm.
9. Serve immediately or store as desired.
Notes
Always sift your powdered sugar to ensure a silky glaze without lumps.
Let blossoms cool for at least 5 minutes before glazing so the icing doesn’t melt off.
For a deeper lemon punch, add lemon zest to both the batter and the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini blossom
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon blossoms, easy dessert, quick baking, mini lemon cakes, lemon glaze, party treats