Lemon Cake Mini Doughnuts

Lemon cake mini doughnuts are a delightful twist on traditional cake and doughnuts, combining the tangy flavor of lemon with the fun shape of doughnuts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lemon Cake Mini Doughnuts

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini doughnut pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean.
8. Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the doughnuts with powdered sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.