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Lemon Buttercream Cakes

Lemon Buttercream Cakes That Brighten Any Celebration

Delightful Lemon Buttercream Cakes bursting with zesty flavor, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1.5 cups Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour for a denser cake.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best rise.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can be swapped with dairy-free margarine.
  • 2 large Eggs Replace with 1/4 cup applesauce per egg for vegan version.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Try adding lime zest for a citrusy twist.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce for less sweetness and balance with lemon juice.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mini Cake Molds
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Buttercream Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini cake molds.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time and fold in 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
  4. Mix together 1.5 cups of cake flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder, then add to wet ingredients.
  5. Pour batter into molds and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in molds for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip 1 cup of unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream.
  8. Frost cooled mini cakes with buttercream and decorate as desired.
  9. Serve alongside tea or coffee and enjoy the vibrant flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a fluffy texture. Always check baking powder freshness.

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