MINI LEMON DROP CAKES

I am a huge fan of all things lemon, and these Lemon Drops are my latest experiment. The original recipe called for a cake mix, but it made 75 lemon drops. I didn’t need that many, so I decided to come up with my own recipe. I am thrilled with how they turned out.

I took them to a bridal shower, and they were a big hit! They are soft and buttery, and the lemon glaze soaks into every nook and cranny, making every bite delectable. Be careful, they are hard to stop eating!


Don’t worry, even though they are from scratch, lemon drops are easy. You start off by bringing butter and water to a boil, and pouring them over your dry ingredients. Next you add your sour cream, egg, lemon juice, and zest.

After beating everything till smooth, you add the batter to your prepared mini muffin tins. I used two 24-cup pans. I like to use my mini cookie scoop to fill the cups. So handy!

Fresh lemon zest is the secret to incredible lemon flavor, so don’t leave it out. If you love lemons, you are really in for a treat!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 whole egg
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

LEMON GLAZE

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp melted butter
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray mini muffin pans with non-stick spray; set aside. 
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl; set aside.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add water and bring to a boil. 
4. ........................................

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