If you’re a fan of lemon desserts that strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, you’re going to fall in love with these Lemon Pound Cake Bites. They’re everything you adore about a classic lemon pound cake—moist, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavor—but in adorable, poppable portions that are perfect for sharing (or not!). Whether you’re hosting a spring brunch, packing a lunch box treat, or just craving something bright and zesty with your afternoon tea, these little bites are the answer.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how simple it is to make. The batter comes together quickly, and the mini size means they bake in no time. I like to finish them with a buttercream frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness and shine. For serving, they look beautiful on a tiered dessert stand or tucked into cupcake liners for easy grabbing at parties. They pair perfectly with a cup of tea or a tall glass of iced lemonade. Leftovers (if you have any!) can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. You can even freeze them—just skip the frosting until you’re ready to serve. These Lemon Pound Cake Bites are proof that good things really do come in small packages!
Ingredients
- Flour— 1-1/2 cups
- Baking Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda— 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice— 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Zest— 1 tablespoon
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Sour Cream— 1/2 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/4 cup
What You’ll Need
- Muffin Tin
- Cookie Scoop
- Wire Cooling Rack
How to Make Lemon Pound Cake Bites
- Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
- First, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar then mix until the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the batter into a well greased muffin tin then place in the oven to bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Allow the lemon pound cake bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Allow the lemon cake bites to fully cool before frosting.
Let us know what you thought about these lemon pound cake bites. Feel free to check out some of our other lemon inspired desserts.