Light Honey Lemon Yogurt Tea Cake

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, tapping out excess flour.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, honey, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Mix & Pour: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined; do not overmix. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the cake browns too quickly, tent lightly with foil during the last 10 minutes.
  6. Cool & Dust: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve alongside a steaming cup of your favorite Numi tea—each piece of cake will highlight the floral, citrus, or earthy notes of the sampler’s teas.

From the brisk Pearl Grey to the soothing Jasmine, may this Honey Lemon Yogurt Tea Cake bring a sweet, bright finish to each comforting cup. Enjoy, dears!

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)