Print

Great Gatsby Lemon Cakes Recipe

Great Gatsby Lemon Cakes Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 15 reviews

These Great Gatsby Lemon Cakes are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfectly balanced with a tangy lemon glaze, these treats make a delightful dessert or afternoon snack that captures the elegance and charm inspired by the Roaring Twenties.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Additional lemon zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender cake texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract to combine all the flavors.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full for proper rising.
  7. Bake the Cakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more lemon juice if necessary.
  10. Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cakes and garnish with extra lemon zest for a bright finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and vibrant aroma.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Do not overmix batter once flour is added to keep cakes tender.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
  • Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • These cakes can be frozen without glaze for up to 2 months; thaw before glazing.

Nutrition

Keywords: lemon cake, lemon glaze, Great Gatsby dessert, lemon zest, cupcake, moist cake, citrus dessert

Find it online: https://amayaharis.com/great-gatsby-lemon-cakes-recipe/