Easy Lemon Tea Cake

 


Ingredients

  

1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel or 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel

1 large egg beaten with a fork

1/2 cup applesauce, plain yogurt, or vegetable oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

colored sugar optional

Instructions

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and lemon peel.

In a small bowl, stir together the egg and applesauce (or yogurt or oil). Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just well combined. Spoon into greased pan. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.


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