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Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Glazed Lemon Cakes

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Mar 20
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You would think that with being a stay at home mom, there would be plenty of time for baking. But I have found that it has actually been the exact opposite – I’m actually lucky if the laundry gets done, folded and put away these days. In fact, before these cakes, I’ve only managed to make 2 batches of cookies in the last 7 weeks. Pretty pathetic. But I’m hoping that is going to change – especially when baking tastes as good as these little cakes do!

I wanted at least one of my choices from this month’s book to be a sweet one, and when I came across these lemon cakes, it was a no brainer to choose them. I do love citrus, after all!! And what a perfect way to welcome in spring! I’m so glad I made these, because they are really a winner. I ate one a couple of hours after I made them, and really liked them. But then I packed them away in an airtight container to save – and the next day, when I tried another one – I was in love. Those extra hours of sitting really made a difference. It turned a good dessert into a great one!! I might be biased and all since I love anything lemon so much, but these earned a full 5 points from me. But my husband isn’t as big of a lemon fan, and found them too lemony. But I do have to admit that the lemon I used was quite large, so it probably wouldn’t be as lemony with a small lemon. So only a 4.25 from him. But if you are a lemon fan, you want these cakes!

Recipe Rating: 4.625 out of 5

Glazed Lemon Cakes
from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast

Makes 6 cakes

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for muffin tin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for muffin tin
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk, or plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated, plus juice, plus 2 tablespoons more lemon juice for the glaze
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon. Set aside.

With an electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with two additions of buttermilk mixture.

Divide evenly among muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in tin, then cool completely on a rack.

Set rack over wax or parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir confectioners’ sugar with remaining lemon juice until smooth. Pour over cakes, spreading to edges with a small knife. Let set 30 minutes.

Others who have made this recipe:

Stephanie’s Kitchen
Back to the Cutting Board
The Food Librarian
Confessions of a City Eater

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Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Cupcakes

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67 Responses to “Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Glazed Lemon Cakes”

Ingrid said on March 20th, 2009 at 2:58 pm

MMMMM, I love the tart and tanginess of lemons! I’m pretty sure that this would have been a 5 star one for me too. Love that first photo with the glaze dripping down the sides!

LOL, I have to laugh at your laundry comment. While my “babies” are older, I still struggle with that. On any given day you’ll find folded laundry covering our coffee table and love seat!

Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
~ingrid

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Jean Bugs said on March 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

My husband loves ANYHTHING lemon. He is going to flip over these. Why, I’ll be lucky to get even one! lol

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Mama Goose said on March 20th, 2009 at 3:50 pm

Funny, I’ve been having a lemon craving lately. These look awesome!

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Maria said on March 20th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

I love lemon desserts! These are so good, we have made them! What a great way to bring in spring!

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Ryley said on March 20th, 2009 at 4:42 pm

Do you think this would make a good bundt cake???
I’m throwing a baby shower tomorrow and was thinking about doing a poppy seed bundt cake.. but this looks yummy.. what do you think???

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Deborah said on March 20th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

Ryley,

I think it would make a great bundt cake, but I’m not sure on the amount. This recipe makes 6 cakes in jumbo tins – I’m not sure if it would be quite enough batter to fill a bundt pan??

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diva said on March 20th, 2009 at 5:45 pm

wow this looks fantastic. i can never get my glaze to look so white and smooth. it’s probably cause i can’t bring myself to throw in heaps of icing sugar into the glaze – makes me feel very guilty!!

looks fab though. i’m starving now.

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Nama said on March 20th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

I love lemon desserts, oh so much. I’ll definitely have to try these out!

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Gigi said on March 20th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

I love dreamy they look with the icing dripping off the side.

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kellypea said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Love lemon, too and these cute things sound so yummy! And no surprise you don’t have a lot of time. I can’t figure out how anyone can work and or have a baby and blog. I’m always amazed that you can get it all done.

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The Bahens said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

I have that cookbook too and was just looking at it yesterday! Beautiful lemon cakes!

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Melissa said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

What a perfect way to celebrate spring… these look delicious!

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Mel said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

I am a new mom (2 girls & a hubby) that has gone back to work. I made our first batch of cookies today – just to welcome spring. However, the laundry will sit until tomorrow or the next day…

Maybe we could make these & let it set some more…don't think it's going anywhere

Pick me pick me …

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Margaret said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

I love making cakes cupcake-sized! It makes them so much cuter, and they’re already portioned out!

shen[dot]margaret[at]gmail[dot]com

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Dawn said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

I love the glaze when it drips like that, such a photo op for sure.
These do look good though. And what a nice giveaway!

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Janie said on March 20th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

Those look FABULOUS!

P.S. Pick me!

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Elyse said on March 20th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

Mmm, these little lemon cakes look just fabulous! So glad you found time to make them–and share the recipe with us. Being a stay at home mom is a full-time job, but I’m so glad you found a bit of time for sweets!!

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Paula said on March 20th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

I love that rating … 4.625! I’m all for lemon, both sweet and savory dishes. By the way … making 2 batches of cookies plus glazed lemon cakes over the course of 2 months with a newborn in tow is amazing. Just the thought of cleaning up all the bowls and baking sheets kept me away from baking entirely when my kids first greeted the world! I’m impressed!

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Suzie said on March 20th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Your photo is charming – I saw it on Recipemuncher and had to come visit. I love lemons too – thanks for the tip on letting the cakes sit for a day.

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Darsi said on March 20th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

I love all things lemon!! The giveaway is awesome too–thanks!!
dar.sieb at gmail.com

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Rosa's Yummy Yums said on March 20th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

Lemon cupcakes are always delicious and even more scrumptious if they are glazed!!! Yummy!

cheers,

Rosa

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Steph said on March 20th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

I love lemon cakes! It’s always pretty with glaze on top.

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Haley said on March 20th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

This looks amazing! I definitely will add this to my “must be baked” binder!

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Allison Holmes said on March 20th, 2009 at 11:40 pm

MMmmm…I love me my lemons

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KimS said on March 21st, 2009 at 12:04 am

These look so good. We love lemon here.

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Allison said on March 21st, 2009 at 12:59 am

Wow this looks like a great recipe! One thing better than a great new recipe a give away. I have been wanting to make a lemon cupcake recipe so fresh and light, you have inspired me!

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Megan said on March 21st, 2009 at 1:19 am

I’ve been scouring the internet all day for lemon cake recipes for my husband. But this one looks easy enough and I have everything on hand – thanks!!

I’ve been eyeing that cookbook for some time -I hope I win!!

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regionally accredited online colleges said on March 21st, 2009 at 1:26 am

yummy!I will try the recipe you posted.Thank you!

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Patsyk said on March 21st, 2009 at 1:48 am

I have this cookbook (so no need to enter me in your giveaway!)… but, now I’m going to have to make these little cakes! I love lemon, too… more than my hubby, so that means more for me! LOL!

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Crazy Lady said on March 21st, 2009 at 2:26 am

Sold me on the lemon cakes. Love me some lemon.

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Beth said on March 21st, 2009 at 3:26 am

We love lemon at this house. Will definitely give them a try.

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Hayley said on March 21st, 2009 at 4:07 am

That icing looks perfect! Thanks for sharing.

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Valerie said on March 21st, 2009 at 4:14 am

Those look very good. I’ll make these next week!

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Sneh said on March 21st, 2009 at 7:34 am

Awesome photo of the icing drizzling down! Thnx for sharing the recipe

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Ruth E said on March 21st, 2009 at 12:12 pm

I have been loving lemony flavoured things lately, I might just have to make these!

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Happy cook said on March 21st, 2009 at 12:33 pm

I love leamon flavour and this cue cupcakes look delish.
Especially this icing.

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Tiff said on March 21st, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Lemons are at the top of my list. I really want to try and use meyer lemons and would think they would be great in this recipe.

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Lasting Memories by Marjean said on March 22nd, 2009 at 1:52 am

I love lemon. Lemon anything. These little cake look amazing-so does the cheesecake.

I am excited about the cook book giveaway! I am totally addicted to cook books.

Thanks!

Marjean

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Sophie said on March 22nd, 2009 at 4:18 am

Sometimes I also find that certain baked goods taste better the next day, especially cakes and cupcakes . I haven’t baked cookies in awhile either .

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MindyW said on March 22nd, 2009 at 10:11 am

Thanks for sharing this lovely lemony dessert. We also love lemon. You should check out “Joy the Baker”‘s “Lemon Souffle Pudding” – it is HEAVEN!
Anyway, I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I am from Utah (now living in Texas for husband’s school) and I miss it very much! Your blog brings me home for a few minutes when I get to read it. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.

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Grace said on March 22nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm

don’t get me wrong–i like lemon desserts. i must say, however, that a glaze is required.

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HoneyB said on March 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 pm

These look awesome!

My kids are grown up and gone, and I still find myself short on time!

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Flssgrl said on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

yummmmm love all things lemon thanks for the post and giveaway!

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Emily said on March 23rd, 2009 at 7:08 am

Oooh, that’s a very nice cookbook. I checked that one out at the library.

These little cakes look delicious. I love how the icing is just dripping off the edges.

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Camille English said on March 23rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm

I can’t wait to try this recipe! I would LOVE this book!

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Jackie said on March 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm

I love lemon anything! And, I’d love to win the cookbook.

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eatme_delicious said on March 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm

Mmm these look great. What a beautiful photo!

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Nicole said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:04 pm

I absolutely love lemons. I have organic Meyer Lemons shipped to me in Alaska from California. A while back there was a Meyer Lemon pound cake in Everyday Food that I was thinking about trying.

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Bellini Valli said on March 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Lemon for me is my chocolate and the ultimate in flavour:D

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Crystal said on March 23rd, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Looks delicious! I just made a lemon cake, but I may have to make these sometime this week.

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Andrew & Carlene Wood said on March 24th, 2009 at 5:18 pm

You have some amazing lemon recipes…I have tried several and I am in love!! yummy…keep up the good work!
carly~

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Andrew & Carlene Wood said on March 24th, 2009 at 5:18 pm

You have some amazing lemon recipes…I have tried several and I am in love!! yummy…keep up the good work!
carly~

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Elle said on March 25th, 2009 at 2:38 am

Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. These little cakes look like winners Deborah!

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Pomegranate said on March 25th, 2009 at 6:25 am

wow, i’ve always loved eating lemon cakes. this one looks yummy!

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Scott and Melissa said on March 25th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

I love lemon!! I think it compliments spring perfectly. My grandma just brought me back some home grown lemons from Arizona!! sounds like the perfect way to use them!!!

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Carol Ann said on March 26th, 2009 at 1:32 am

I love the magazine, so I’m sure the book must be wonderful too.
Would love to win it!!

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Kristy said on March 26th, 2009 at 2:45 am

Yum! I love lemon. Mmmmm…now I am craving them.

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Carrie said on March 26th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Looks yummy!! Would love this book.

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Leslie said on March 26th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Those look so good! I’m also going over to check out your lemon cupcakes!

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Kassy said on March 27th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

Oh, my husband loves lemon! I’ll have to try these!

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Janell said on March 28th, 2009 at 1:47 am

I have some lemons I need to use and this recipe looks like the perfect way to use them!

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Jingle said on March 30th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

The lemon cupcakes look great!!!

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The Isom Eight said on March 30th, 2009 at 5:00 pm

These look amazing! My 7 year old next to me just said, “ooohhh!” I think we need to try these-and soon!

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Rochelle Yerrick said on March 30th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

These look so pretty and yummy!

Ps. pick me

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The Bentley Family said on March 31st, 2009 at 8:57 pm

He made these on the show on Saturday and I salivated during the whole thing. I taped the show and have watched it 3 times since and it is only Tuesday. I love Everyday Baking and your blog!

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Sunfall_E said on April 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 am

This sounds absolutely delicious. I have about half a dozen other things to try, but I will possibly try these sometime.

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kamailesfood said on April 5th, 2009 at 3:21 am

I love lemon flavored stuff! I also love your photo. Drippy glaze- yum!

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