Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Bites are a delightful combination of citrusy brightness and nutty crunch. They are light, airy, and bite-sized, perfect for any occasion, from brunches to casual picnics.
Ingredients
For the Cake Bites:
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
Optional Add-ins:
Lemon glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin pan or line it with mini cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: 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.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fill the Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: 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
Lemon Glaze: For an extra burst of lemon flavor, drizzle a simple lemon glaze over the cooled cake bites. To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth, and then drizzle over the cake bites.
Orange Variation: Swap the lemon zest and juice for orange zest and juice for a tangy twist on the classic flavor.
Add-ins: Feel free to mix in other ingredients such as blueberries, raspberries, or even shredded coconut to create a new variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
