Description
Zesty mini lemon bundt cakes deliver sunshine on a plate, perfectly balancing tangy citrus with sweet, tender crumb. Elegant dessert lovers will savor these delightful personal-sized treats that promise pure pleasure in every delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 1/2 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant lemon pudding mix
Flavoring Ingredients:
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- Juice from zested lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare oven environment by setting temperature to 325°F, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Liberally coat mini bundt pan with baking spray, reaching all crevices to prevent sticking.
- Create dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Craft wet mixture in separate bowl by vigorously blending eggs and sugar until pale and frothy, then incorporate oil, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain light texture.
- Transfer batter into bundt pan cavities, carefully filling each to approximately two-thirds capacity.
- Eliminate potential air pockets by gently tapping pan against countertop, ensuring smooth cake surface.
- Position pan in preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until golden and toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then delicately invert onto wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare glaze by whisking ingredients until achieving silky, consistent texture.
- Drizzle glaze elegantly over completely cooled bundt treats, allowing excess to cascade naturally.
Notes
- Select high-quality, fresh citrus for maximum flavor intensity and bright, zesty notes.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cake texture.
- Try different citrus varieties like blood orange or tangerine for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with gluten-free blend and check pudding mix ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg