These lemony moist cakes with a lemon curd heart are the ideal dessert to bring a touch of freshness and indulgence to the end of a meal. Soft on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, these little individual cakes hide an irresistible lemon center. Easy to make, they charm with their perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. This recipe is sensational for a homemade afternoon snack, a brunch, or for a light yet indulgent dessert. With simple ingredients and a result worthy of a patisserie, these moist cakes are sure to impress. A lemony recipe to absolutely try this spring!
The new ultra-moist dessert with a molten center that will win everyone over at snack time
For a summer snack, a convivial brunch or an original dessert, dare the mini lemon cakes with their molten lemon curd center! Super simple and quick to prepare, these little treats with balanced lemon flavors will make your taste buds swoon in a single bite. It’s an effective recipe for any occasion, even more so when sunny days start to peek out, you’ll love its sunny aromas. Individual cakes easy to transport if you’re invited somewhere and will please everyone.
No need to be a pastry pro to master the recipe; there are only 4 simple and quick steps and only 7 basic ingredients to bake these lemon cakes. You can absolutely add a few poppy seeds if you have them in your cupboards! And if you like glazes, you can of course prepare a light glaze to pour over your moelleux. For this you will need powdered sugar and lemon juice (150 g of powdered sugar for 30 g of lemon juice, adjusted to the desired consistency). Wait for the cakes to cool before pouring the glaze, otherwise it will melt and the result won’t be very pretty. Your turn to play as apprentice bakers with this easy-to-bite recipe, ready for a snack!
What ingredients to make 6 small individual lemon and lemon curd cakes?
– 2 eggs
– 100 g sugar
– 100 g flour
– 80 g melted butter
– 1 untreated yellow lemon (juice + zest)
– 1/2 packet of baking powder
– 6 tsp of lemon curd
The recipe for easy and quick lemon cake with lemon curd heart
1. Beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture lightens. Pour in the melted butter, the lemon juice and the lemon zest. Mix well.
2. Incorporate the flour and baking powder and stir until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
3. Pour a little batter into six buttered individual molds, then place a teaspoon of lemon curd in the center of each mold. Cover with the remaining lemon batter.
4. Bake for 12 minutes at 180°C to ensure the cakes rise and turn golden. Let cool on a rack before enjoying.
Individual cakes with mild citrus flavors to please everyone without hassle
More convenient to store and easy to make, the mini lemon moelleux are perfect for a simple yet indulgent snack. The recipe can of course be varied endlessly according to your favorite flavors! For example, you can leave the batter plain and add a gourmet center of your choice: chocolate, spread, jam, fresh fruit… Otherwise, flavor your moelleux batter with vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa powder or even coffee for maximum pleasure on tasting!
If you love this lemon and lemon curd recipe, you’ll also love the vanilla and chocolate square combo. A nostalgic and totally addictive treat!
