Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes Recipe

Awaken your senses with these delightful Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes! Inspired by a charming Cape May, New Jersey bed and breakfast, this recipe delivers the irresistible scent and taste of a lazy summer morning. Sweet, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon and blueberry flavor, these individual cakes are perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a special treat. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this recipe is one you'll bake again and again.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1438.4 kcal
Protein 42g
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Ingredients for Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes

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How to Make Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour 4-6 mini loaf pans or small baking dishes (approximately 6 oz capacity each).
  3. In a small bowl, toss 1 cup fresh blueberries with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  6. Add 2 teaspoons lemon extract and gradually add the creamed butter to the sugar, beating until combined.
  7. Beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  8. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  9. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  10. Add 1 cup sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  11. Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
  12. Divide batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans.
  13. Bake for 40-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let cool in the pans for 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

481g

Fat

191g

Carbs

64g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes?

Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes?

Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes has approximately 1438.4 calories per serving, with about 42 g protein, 64 g carbohydrates and 100 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes?

The key ingredients for Mini Lemon Blueberry Cakes are Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Butter, Lemon Extract, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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