Summertime treats and snacks are vibrant in color and explosive in taste. My mini lemon poppy seed cakes are just that! Plus they're the perfect size for any get-together.
I love the lemon poppyseed duo in any recipe, they just embody the happiness and brightness that summertime brings!
These bite-sized cakes are perfect for pool days, BBQ's, dinner parties, and other summer activities.
The drizzle isn't as heavy as a cream cheese based frosting, but I must admit I have the itch to make some using my favorite dairy-free cream cheese.
Mini Lemon Drizzle Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups + 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Lemon glaze
- ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8" square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, oil, and water.
- In the center of the dry ingredients, make a well. Pour and stir the wet ingredients in. Fold in poppy seeds. Once well mixed, pour the batter into the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Use a toothpick in the center to ensure it's cooked throughout. Once cooked, remove and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar to create the lemon glaze. Continue adding lemon juice little by little until you reach desired consistency.
- While the cake is still warm, drizzle the glaze over. Once cooled, cut into small squares and enjoy!
Karman Meyer, RD LDN (@KarmanRD)
Great photography! Looks like a perfect cake!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🙂
Rebecca Hicks
Yum!! I LOVE lemon cake, and yours looks so moist and delicious. I need me a piece of cake- YUM.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Yesss, it was so moist and light!
bitesofflavor
These sound great! I love that they are dairy free!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 Always dairy-free (and egg-free!)
lona
Wow, these look AWESOME! I bet they would be so good with a fresh cup of coffee!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Oh yes, or after dinner for a light dessert 🙂
sunshineandmunchkins
Lemon and poppyseed are one of my favorite combos!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Same here 🙂
Nicole
This looks so delicious and simple! I can't wait to try it myself. I'm pinning it so I remember to make it for my next party!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it soon 🙂
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
These look so tasty!!! I love lemony desserts! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 I do too!!
Andrea
I absolutely love lemon poppy seed cake! I don't know why I forgot about the existence of this mouthwatering dessert/snack/breakfast (yeah, I know, I've had this even for breakfast ?). Thanks for the reminder of this awesome Summery dessert! Definitely giving this recipe a try next week 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Right!? It's so great for any time during the summer! Awesome, let me know how you like it 🙂
karyld2016
This recipe looks simple and super delicious! These would disappear quickly at a summer party. I've become such a fan recently of cooking with lemon, and I'm going to try this recipe soon
Jenna | The Urben Life
So simple and delish 🙂 Thank you!! I hope you enjoy!
Julie I Aloha Lovely
Looks delish! I love anything lemon. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! Me too 🙂
Elizabeta Kuzevska
I made the cake according to your recipe. My kids have eaten it at once. Thanks for sharing
Jenna | The Urben Life
That's awesome to hear! I'm glad you all enjoyed it 🙂
Annette Dattilo
You had me at lemon! Yum... love anything lemon. This looks so delicious...thank you for sharing.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 Thank you!
themomnoms
These look so good! I want to eat them up! I love lemon anything, so these would be perfect for me.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂 I hope you try them out!
Jocelyn
These look amazing! I love, love, love poppy seed flavors!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Aren't they awesome!?
kristamae12
Well this looks delicious! I am 37 weeks pregnant and craving lemon...might have to make this soon!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Congrats 🙂 Thanks, I hope you give it a try!
Annie
I need to go to the store for poppy seeds because I have the rest of the ingredients and this looks delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome!! Enjoy 🙂
Susanne
Your recipe sounds yummy!! Pinning for later 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much!
onesharpmamablog
I love finding dairy free recipes! I saw a recipe this morning for lemon poppyseed muffins, this will do just fine instead!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Awesome! 🙂
bridesmaidsconfession
Yum! I want to make these for the next family gathering.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay 🙂 I hope you all enjoy!
loveyoumoretoo
YUM! This looks perfect for the summer. I love lemon when it's hot outside. I will for sure have to try this.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Mmhm, totally! 🙂 I hope you do!
Nostalgia Diaries
Love that these are vegan - they look so yummy! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!!! Thank you 🙂
Lynn
These look so good! Pinning for later!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!
Jenny
Yum! This recipe couldn't have come at the more perfect time! I was just looking for a cake recipe to use up some lemons!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Oh, awesome 🙂 Enjoy!
Ruth Earley
Definitely need to give this a go
Jenna | The Urben Life
I hope you do 🙂
Gruada Creations
Awesome. I love lemon cake so this is gonna be good.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!!
brittneymasterson
This sounds so delicious.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!!
Face to Curls
Those look super yummy and looks so easy to make too. I think the hubby and my little ones will like it. Will try it actually.
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you! So easy 🙂 Y'all enjoy!
Christine Keys
Yummy! Lemon and drizzle in the same sentence just sounds wonderful. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Haha, I agree 😉
FitSlowCookerQueen
So moist! This looks fantastic! And I love that they're mini since I'm a household of two. PINNED, thanks!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Yes, they're beyond moist and perfect for a small family 🙂
Denisse Salinas
So nice that these are vegan!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Totally 🙂 I love not having to worry about what I'm eating or serving others!
Amy White
These look amazing and super easy. I love anything lemon. Thanks for the great directions!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks so much 🙂 They really are!
Jessica Lam
These look absolutely delicious – I'm drooling through my screen!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Aww haha, thanks so much!
MummyConfessions
This looks so simple! Being terrible at baking, I should try this, as it should hopefully come out well! ? Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Jenna | The Urben Life
You got this! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
thegracefulolive
Ive recently developed a taste for lemon cakes so I will for sure try this plus I LOVE that its dairy and egg free!!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! 🙂 I hope you enjoy!
Allison Moss
Yum this recipe sounds amazing! Love lemons and poppy seeds, saving for later 😉
Thanks for sharing!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! 🙂
rosegoldpearlsxo
This looks delicious! Lemon cake is my favorite. I may do without the poppy seeds personally. I never liked them.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 I'm sure it'll be just as great without the poppy seeds!
alittlemorefaith
Yummm! Lemon & poppy seed is such a perfect combination!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes, totally!!
Nina
Oooh, I love good vegan recipes like this! Lemon cakes are so nice for the summer because they never taste too heavy as the lemon adds that refreshing taste.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes!!! Thanks for commenting 🙂
C.
Those look delicious. I'll definitely give this a try next time next time I need a cake for someone with dietary restrictions. It's so hard to find nice recipes for sweets I can share with everyone.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks! Awesome 🙂 I know, right?!
neeliev
Yum this looks good! Love a good lemon cake.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂
Madison
This looks to die for thank you for posting!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Oh, thank you so much!!! 🙂
Jessica
This looks absolutely delicious!I I have to try this ASAP!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you, enjoy!! 🙂
Lisa
Lemon is my favorite flavor and lemon with poppy seeds is a win-win! I just have to try this recipe. I love that it is dairy and egg free, and can't wait to drizzle the glaze on top. Yum.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yes yes yes!! Enjoy 🙂
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
Nothing makes me happier than a good lemon poppy seed cake! Lemon is such a bright flavor for spring and summer...plus I love the little crunchies from the poppy seed. Very nice recipe, and I love the size. Perfect for snacking or taking to a picnic.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Mmmhm! That little crunch from the poppy seeds bring it all together 🙂
Amy
I love lemon poppy seed! So awesome to see a cake without dairy.
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Absolutely!