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Lemon Cakes Inspired by The Great Gatsby

Lemon Cakes Inspired by The Great Gatsby

Elegant mini lemon cakes with a tangy glaze, perfect for any sophisticated gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 mini-cakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your mini cake molds or standard cake pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared molds or pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over cooled cakes.

Notes

Servings: 6-8 people (if mini cakes) or 1 large cake