Description
These bite-sized lemon poppy seed cake bites are zesty, nutty, and perfect for sharing. A light and refreshing dessert ideal for brunch, picnics, or a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin pan or line it with mini cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve as is or drizzle with a simple lemon glaze for extra zing.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake bites light and fluffy. Add a simple lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Protein: 2
Keywords: lemon, poppy seed, cake bites, dessert, easy recipe, zesty, spring, summer, bite-sized