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Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Bundt Cakes Easy Homemade Recipe with Zesty Glaze

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These lemon poppy seed mini bundt cakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, topped with a tangy zesty glaze. Perfect for quick baking and any occasion, they offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart with a subtle crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini bundt pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in Greek yogurt, milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula or mixer on low speed until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into prepared mini bundt pan cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and milk until smooth and pourable for the glaze.
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled mini bundt cakes and optionally sprinkle a few poppy seeds on top.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cakes tender. If cakes brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Glaze consistency should be pourable but not runny. Mini muffin tins can substitute for mini bundt pans but will lack the classic shape.

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Keywords: lemon poppy seed, mini bundt cakes, lemon glaze, easy baking, moist cakes, summer dessert, brunch dessert

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