Description
Semolina Cake with Yogurt and Orange Blossom is a delightful dessert that combines the unique texture of semolina with the creaminess of yogurt, enhanced by the fragrant twist of orange blossom water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g fine semolina
- 150g plain yogurt
- 150g sugar
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Sliced almonds or pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, orange blossom water, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the egg mixture and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the semolina, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds or pistachios on top if desired.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or with honey or whipped cream.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.
- Always preheat the oven for even baking.
- Allow the cake to cool properly to maintain its shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Semolina Cake, Yogurt Cake, Orange Blossom Cake, Mediterranean Dessert