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Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes Recipe


  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x

Description

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a soft, fluffy crumb and a rich lemon glaze that enhances their natural citrus flavor. Ideal for brunches, gifts, or elegant desserts, these individually-sized cakes are bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, making them as refreshing as they are beautiful.


Ingredients

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For the Cakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: Extra lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and vanilla.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, lemon juice, and sour cream.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to creamed butter, starting and ending with dry.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared Bundt molds, filling 2/3 full. Tap to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze; drizzle over cooled cakes.
  11. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes