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Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Zesty Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes That Brighten Your Day

Delicious Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Zest from 2 lemons Lemon Zest opt for organic lemons
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder check for freshness
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt regular salt can be used
  • 4 medium Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Milk can use almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla
For the Glaze
  • 1⅔ cups Powdered Sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice for glaze, freshly squeezed
  • Zest from 1 lemon Lemon Zest for decoration

Equipment

  • mini bundt pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your mini bundt pans.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the lemon zest and mix on low speed for another minute until well distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Add in the remaining dry ingredients along with the lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini bundt pans, filling about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze. Adjust consistency as needed.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes and let it set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served fresh and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months.

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