Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Lemon Tea Squares

1 pkg. lemon cake mix ($.49)
2 eggs, minus 1 yolk ($.15)
1/4 C. unsweetened applesauce ($.20)
1/4 C. lemon juice ($.15)
1/4 C. brown sugar ($.10)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg ($.10)
1 tsp. rum extract ($.10)

Frosting:
1 container vanilla frosting ($.25 after coupons)
1 tsp. almond extract ($.10)
1/2 C. sweetened toasted coconut flake ($.20)

Preheat oven to 375.
Grease a 13x9" baking dish.

Mix well cake mix, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, juice, nutmeg, and rum extract until well combined. Spread evenly into bottom on prepared baking dish - mixture will be very thick.

Bake for 24-27 minutes.
Cool completely. Combine vanilla frosting with almond extract. Frost bars and top with shredded coconut. Cut and serve.

Yield: 24 bars
Cost: $1.84
Cost per bar: $.07

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