Lemon Sugar Pound Cake Bites:

Lemon Sugar Pound Cake Bites:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• For the topping:
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin pan or silicone mold with liners.

2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

6. Fill molds: Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin pan, filling about ¾ full.

7. Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Cool & top: Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest while still warm for extra zing.

9. Serve: Enjoy your bite-sized lemon pound cakes with a cup of tea or coffee!