Sunday, March 17, 2013
Lemons Blossom Tea Time
Sometime you just want to sit and have some quite time. What better way to do that than to fix a cup of tea, (my favorite is Earl Grey), something sweet and sunshine. After I had made these lemon blossom cakes for my husband to take to work, I decided to sit and enjoy one of them. I wanted to make sure they were good, right?
These Lemon Blossoms are great for afternoon tea, evening dessert or any time you want a light cake. For parties, I make them in miniature muffin tins. the little cakes are great to pop into your mouth. I never have any left over. These ones I made in regular muffin tins, but, don't fill them too full.
Luscious Lemon Blossoms print this recipe
Ingredients:
18 ½ ounce package yellow cake mix
3 ½ ounce package lemon pudding mix
4 large eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
Glaze:
4 cups confectioner’s sugar
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
(When I make the large ones, I make half of the frosting recipe)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray muffin tins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Combine the cake mix, eggs, pudding mix and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour a small amount of batter, filling each muffin tin halfway. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn out onto racks.
To make the glaze, sift the sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, oil and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix with a spoon until smooth.
* You can also use miniature muffin tins, make sure to NOT fill more than half way or they will stick.
Place waxed paper under the racks to catch any drips. Spoon the glaze over the muffins while still warm. Let the glaze set thoroughly, about 1 hour before storing in containers.
So grab a cup of tea or coffee and Bon Appetite!!
These cups are so elegant. I have four sets of them, two blue and two pink.
Sit for awhile and have a cup of tea!
Sit for awhile and have a cup of tea!
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Oh yum! I love lemon cake and cookies. I need to try your recipe - sounds like a perfect afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Heaven!
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Cecilia
You know how you ate to say they are really good, but they are. I like to make the smaller ones, I feel like I can eat more that way :)
DeleteThanks for your lovely comment. Hope you like them,
Bev
Mmmm - I love lemon cake! I feel that it's not as common as chocolate & vanilla, so it's a bit refreshing in that way!
ReplyDeleteJill,
ReplyDeleteThese are light and with just the right amount of lemon. I made these for a Christmas party in the miniature tins, and I had none left and it wasn't like it was the only dessert. Everyone commented on them.
Have a great week,
Bev
Oh thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
ReplyDeleteYou absolutely must share this over at Rose Chintz cottage Tea Time Tuesday linky party- everyone there will ADORE that beautiful pedestal teacup!
It's GORGEOUS!!
Michele,
DeleteYou are so welcome. I think you will really love this recipe. Thanks for the lovely comment on my pedestal teacup. I will link up, thanks for inviting me.
Have a great week,
Bev
Hello Bev,
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious looking post! I can almost smell the lemon in your beautiful scones. Your pedestal tea cups are beautiful as well. I love the luster on them as well as their delicate patterns. Lovely!
I am so glad you joined in Tea Cup Tuesday, thank you!
Thank you also for sharing your recipe.
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Terri,
DeleteThank you for such lovely comments. These tea cups are so delicate and I don't use them very often - shame on me. I love seeing all of the tea cups and vignettes. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Have a great day,
Bev
Bev, Does the pudding mix get blended in the cake mix? They sound wonderful and so easy. I can't wait to try them. Do you use the mini muffin tins for the smaller ones you said you prefer? Your teacups are incredible. Thanks for sharing. Lovely post.
ReplyDeletePlease visit us at the Nest.
Linda at the French Hens Nest
Yes, the pudding gets mixed in with the cake mix. I updated it in the recipe. sorry about that. Yes, I use the mini muffin tins for the small one. Make sure NOT to fill to full. I did that the first time and the tops stuck to the top of the pan and it was a mess.
DeleteThanks for the sweet comments and asking about the pudding so I could correct it.
Have a great week,
Bev
Hi Bev, Oh yum, I love lemon...anything. The flavour works so well with tea, especially since I love sweet tea. I'm copying your recipe and will try it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Veronica,
DeleteWe are kindred spirits since I love anything with lemon as well.I had lots of lemons this year so I froze them and Have been using them in different recipes. Hope you like them and let me know if you get a chance.
Have a great day,
Bev
I would love to have that cup of tea and one of your blossoms - yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to sit down together and enjoy this treat. Thanks for the sweet comment.
DeleteHave a great day,
Bev
Your lemon blossoms look scrumptious, and easy to make. Teacups are special for tea, but add a pedestal and they become elegant.
ReplyDeleteNice to join you.
Judith
Love things that are easy, who has the time these days? Teacups are just so special. I love getting them out even if I am the only one. Pedestals are another favorite of mine. so many things to do with them.
DeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting,
Bev
Your tea cups are so lovely! The lemon blossoms look so delicious, I'm going to have to give them a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe! ~Michelle
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle,
Deletethanks for your lovely comments on my tea cups. The lemon blossoms are really good. Hope you give them a try.
Have a great day,
Bev
These lemon blossoms sound so delicious and would be so good with a cup or two of tea in your beautiful china cups. Have a great day! Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeletePamela,
DeleteSeems like anything goes well with tea. Add lovely china cups and the moment is perfect.
Thanks for stopping by,
Bev
Thanks for sharing your Lemon Blossom recipe. They look delicious. Your teacups are so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Lisa
Lisa,
DeleteLove your party. Glad that I found it. You have such beautiful tea cups and photos. Thanks for taking time to stop by and leave a comment. I appreciate that.
Have a great week,
Bev
Oh yum! Thank you for sharing at Memories by the Mile. Love your tea cups too! I am now following you and I pinned them. Hope to see you next week at Tuesday Trivia.
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Wanda Ann @ http:www.memoriesbythemile.com
Wanda Ann,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by and adding such a sweet comment. Love your party and will check out Tuesday Trivia.
Have a great day,
Bev
I too love Earl Grey tea! Does that make us Earl Sisters?☺ I love to have mine with scones...but these lemon delights look heavenly too.
ReplyDeleteI think Earl sisters is great. I love scones too. In fact I make a lighter version that I am going to post soon. You'll have to check them out.
DeleteHave a great day,
Bev
Sounds like a great idea to sit down and enjoy some tea with a yummy lemon cake! I could use a break this afternoon, so I just might give this a try today.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party. Hope to see you again next week.
KC
I think tea time should come more often. Sometimes the afternoon tea is truly the best. Glad to fine your party. Looking forward to next week,
DeleteBev
Hi Beverly,
ReplyDeleteThank your for sharing your recipe for the lemon blossoms. It is very much like a lemon pound cake I make. The glaze sounds lovely. Pretty teacups too. Thanks for sharing at my HOME and have a nice weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Sandi,
DeleteI would love to try your pound cake. Pound cake is another one of my favorites. These tea cups are special, almost too delicate to drink from lol.
Have a great weekend,
Bev
Oh my goodness those look delicious! Taking a break sounds wonderful! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSandy,
DeleteYou have to take breaks, come on over. lol! Wish we had smells on our computer. Wouldn't that be great? Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Have a great weekend,
Bev
lemon is one of my favorite things. Love the teacups too. Thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
ReplyDeleteHi Katherine,
DeleteThere is just something about lemon that I can't get enough of. Yum! You are always as sweet to comment.
Have a nice weekend,
Bev
Sounds Yummy! Thank you so much for sharing on Thursday Favorite Things at Katherine's Corner. I'm Jen, the co-host this from Through My Creative Mind. I'm your newest follower...I'd love it if you stopped by and did the same :-)
ReplyDeleteMake sure to come back every Monday for Creative Show and Tell!
Jen @ Through My Creative Mind
http://throughmycreativemind.blogspot.com
Jen,
DeleteLove yummy things! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting and becoming a follower. I will follow you back.
Have a great week,
Bev
Beverly these look and sound delicious but I'd have to pair them with a cup of coffee. :-) I love anything lemony with coffee. Beautiful tea cups by the way. I'm a new follower. Thank you for joining us at Transformed Tuesday this week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
Peggy,
DeleteThey are really good and especially with tea or coffee. Thanks for stopping by and becoming a follower.
Have a great week,
Bev
Yum! Of course you have to try them to make sure they are ok. Sometimes I have to sample my baked goods more than once before giving to others just to be sure :)
ReplyDeleteYour tea cups are lovely too!
Thanks for sharing at A New Creation!
Jessica,
DeleteNothing wrong with sampling! Thanks for the lovely comments.
Have a great week,
Bev
Jessica! Guess who's featured this week on Transformed Tuesday. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for featuring my Lemon Blossom Tea Time. I am so excited and honored that you choose me as one of the features on Transformed Tuesday.
DeleteThank you,Thank you,Thank you,
Bev
Thank you for stopping by! I am your new follower too via GF.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara,
DeleteThanks for stopping by and following me too.
Have a great weekend,
Bev
Yummy!! Love that tea cup, and the cakes look divine. Thanks for stopping by. I'm following you too!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
DeleteThey are yummy and that is one of my favorite tea cups. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate you following me back.
Have a great weekend,
Bev
Those sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Dina,
DeleteThey are very good. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment.
Have a great week,
Bev
These look yummy! Thanks for the recipe. My husband loves Early Grey tea and a little cake to enjoy with it would be perfect. :-)
ReplyDeleteEarl Grey is just my favorite tea. It is so soothing. Something sweet to go with it is always a winning combination. Hope you enjoy them.
DeleteHave a great weekend,
Bev
Bev:
ReplyDeleteI deleted it like you asked but please come back again and repost!!! These scones look incredible - especially since I am hungry!
I well come back. I just added the wrong thing. Take care,
DeleteBev
Look at those gorgeous teacups with pedestals!! The scones look amazing, I think I will try them soon! Thank you for the recipe and for your sweet and kind comment. Big hugs,
ReplyDeleteFABBY
You are such a sweet wife to bake treats for your hubby to take to work. I bet he really appreciates you for that. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I love lemon flavored sweets.
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