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Semolina Cake recipe

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CourseCakes
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings8 peoples
Calories199kcal

Ingredients

For the syrup:

  • 2 cup water
  • 2 cup sugar
  • ½ lemon squeezed

For the cake:

  • 1 cup semolina
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 cup olive oil

For garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

Instructions

For the syrup:

  • Put sugar and water in a pot and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat to the low once it boils and let it simmer until it thickens a bit, for about 20 minutes. Once it thickens, add in lemon juice and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Let it cool. Meanwhile, make the cake.

For the cake:

  • Butter the bottom and the edges of a round baking pan. Put it aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
  • In a large bowl, combine semolina, flour and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk together the eggs and sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add in yogurt and oil, mix well.
  • Now add in the dry ingredients and mix right until everything is combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake until golden, for about 30 minutes. Make a toothpick test and if it comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven.
  • Slice it in diamonds or squares.

To Assemble:

  • Pour the syrup over the warm cake. Let it absorb the syrup and cool completely before serving.
  • Sprinkle desiccated coconut or powdered pistachio and serve.

Notes

• Make the syrup first so that it cools while you are making the cake. 
• Pour cooled syrup over warm cake to get the best result.  
• It’s important to slice the cake before pouring the syrup over it. This helps the cake absorb the syrup better.
• You can use a wooden skewer or a spaghetti to poke the cake before pouring the syrup on it. 
• Let it absorb the syrup before serving. Serving it after at least an hour would be best.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal
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