LEMON-YOGURT TEA CAKES

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Light, tender and tangy, these little lemon cakes will be the belle of the brunch. They're also great for lunch, supper or snacking. -Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 large egg whites, room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the yogurt, egg whites, lemon juice, zest and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Md Shafiql
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I love the way these tea cakes smell when they are baking. They fill the whole house with a delicious lemon scent.


Pappn Paul
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These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover yogurt. They are also very easy to make.


Kinsley Farmer
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I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


gulf news
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These tea cakes are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the yogurt makes them so moist.


Z Weaver
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These tea cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor pairs with the yogurt.


varati limbu
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I'm not a baker, but these tea cakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


mofijul mia
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These tea cakes are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the lemon glaze.


Pulity Nzala
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I made these tea cakes for my book club meeting and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Scottie Washington
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these tea cakes were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is not too overpowering and the yogurt makes them very moist.


Michael Wayne
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These tea cakes are the best! I love the tangy lemon flavor and the soft, moist texture. They are also very easy to make.


Prince Robiul 143
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I've made these tea cakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They are my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Yumi Rosales
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I made these tea cakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Micheal Robinson
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These tea cakes are amazing! The combination of lemon and yogurt is perfect. They are light and fluffy, and the glaze gives them a nice sweetness.


Bazzigar Khan
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Just made these tea cakes and they are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the yogurt makes them so moist. They were a hit with my family and friends.