Name: Lemon Kefir Tea Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lemon (zest and juice); 1/2 cup raw sugar; 6 tablespoons salted butter; 1/4 cup raw honey; 1 egg; 1/2 cup whole milk kefir; 2 cups all-purpose Einkorn Flour (or unbleached all-purpose flour); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 cup organic powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp kefir; 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Lemon kefir tea cakes are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet and are a delicious treat for anyone who enjoys a flavorful baked good. These tea cakes are essentially lemon muffins infused with a unique twist that sets them apart from other baked goods.

glazed muffins cooling on a wire cooling rack on top of a linen tea towel — Lemon honey muffins with kefir glaze

If you are looking for a light and fluffy dessert option, Einkorn lemon kefir tea cakes are a great choice.

They are perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack to enjoy with your favorite beverage.

The lemon flavor adds a refreshing touch to the muffins, while the kefir provides a unique tang that brings out the best in the lemon flavor.

Kefir is a fermented drink known for its probiotic properties, which can be great for digestion.

The lemon flavor provides a refreshing taste without the need for artificial flavorings.

My family loves these so much that we’ll eat a whole batch in one day!

What is Einkorn Flour?

Einkorn is the only wheat never hybridized and has only two sets of chromosomes. It’s grown organically and tested for glyphosate. Its weak gluten makes it easier to digest. It lacks the gluten proteins that trigger symptoms of gluten sensitivity. It is higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates than modern wheat.

lemon kefir tea cake muffins glazed and decorated with edible flowers stacked up on a stoneware plate — Lemon Kefir Tea Cakes

How To Make Einkorn Lemon Tea Cakes

Ingredients:

Lemon
Raw Sugar
Salted Butter
Raw Honey
Egg
Whole Milk Kefir
Einkorn All-Purpose Flour
Sea Salt
Baking Soda
Organic Powdered Sugar

a bowl of kefir glaze with a wooden spoon sitting on a cooling rack next to glazed lemon tea cakes — Glaze the muffins

Make the lemon kefir tea cakes

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil spray or baking spray.

Spray your measuring cup with avocado oil spray before measuring the honey to make it slip out easily.

In a small saucepan, combine the lemon zest, sugar, butter, and honey. Stir over low heat until everything has melted and has a smooth consistency.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

a wooden spoon staring the lemon and honey wet ingredient mixture on a speckled pot — Make the wet ingredients with lemon honey

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and kefir. Next, whisk in the lemon, sugar, butter, and honey mixture.

Add the flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk everything together until just combined and the batter is smooth.

a Cavendish bowl with lemon batter in it next to a glass canister of einkorn ancient wheat flower and a wooden whisk in the bowl — Make the batter

Divide the tea cake batter evenly among the muffin cups.

a muffin tin filled with lemon honey kefir muffins on a fringe tea towel sitting on a wood table — Scoop into muffin tin

Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cakes comes out clean.

Allow the tea cakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Handy tip:

Run a small knife around the edges of the muffins to loosen them and remove them more easily from the muffin tin.

Make the kefir glaze

While the cakes are cooling, make the glaze.

Combine powdered sugar, kefir, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and thin enough to dip the tea cakes in.

Allow the glaze to set and enjoy! I like to store them in the fridge to let the glaze harden slightly. They will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.

If you make this recipe and love it, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family! You can also tag me on Instagram @healthyelizabeth I’d love to see what you’re making.

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