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Lemon Blossoms

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly sweet—Lemon Blossoms are the perfect bite-sized treat that bring sunshine to any dessert table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Citrus, Easy
Servings: 48 mini cakes
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tins
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (18 1/2 oz)
  • 1 package instant lemon pudding mix (3 1/2 oz)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Glaze

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray mini muffin tins with vegetable oil spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, and vegetable oil for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Fill muffin tins halfway with batter and bake for 12 minutes or until golden and springy.
  • Turn out immediately onto a tea towel.
  • To make glaze, sift powdered sugar and mix with lemon juice, zest, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
  • Dip each warm cake into the glaze or spoon glaze over them until fully coated.
  • Place on wire racks with wax paper underneath and allow glaze to set for 1 hour.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Store in airtight containers at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Fat: 6g