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Classic Lemon Cakes Great Gatsby Recipe – Vintage 1920s Style

The Best Lemon Cakes Great Gatsby Recipe – A Taste of the 1920s

Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties with these Gatsby-inspired Lemon Cakes! 🍋✨ Delicately soft, moist, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, these vintage-style cakes are perfect for Great Gatsby parties, afternoon tea, or a luxurious dessert experience. Drizzled with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, they bring an elegant touch to any gathering. Serve them on vintage china for a truly 1920s-style tea party. Try this easy, authentic Great Gatsby lemon cake recipe and indulge in a slice of history!

  • Total Time: 28 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cake or muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cakes

  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared tin, filling each ¾ full.
  2. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Lemon Glaze

  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cakes and let it set for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Vectoria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 mini cakes
  • Calories: 210

Keywords: Lemon Cakes Great Gatsby Recipe, Gatsby Tea Party Dessert, Vintage Lemon Cake, 1920s Baking