Citrus Semolina Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus Semolina Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz fine semolina; 1 1/4 cups ground almonds; 1 tsp baking powder; 3 None eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 None orange, 1 zested and juiced, remainder cut into segments; 1 None lemon, zested; None None Citrus Syrup; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 None lemon, zested; 1 None orange, zested; 1 None vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped out; None None powdered sugar, to dust

Servings: persons

6 oz fine semolina
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder
3 None eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 None orange, 1 zested and juiced, remainder cut into segments
1 None lemon, zested
None None Citrus Syrup
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 None lemon, zested
1 None orange, zested
1 None vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped out
None None powdered sugar, to dust

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and line an 8 inch cake pan. Combine semolina, almonds and baking powder. Set aside.
2
Whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Add olive oil, citrus zest and 2 tbsp orange juice. Gently fold into semolina mixture then transfer to cake pan and bake for 45-50 mins, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan then invert onto a serving plate.
3
Meanwhile, to make the citrus syrup, stir sugar and 3/4 cup water in a pan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and increase heat to high. Simmer for 10 mins, until syrupy. Drizzle over cake.
4
Top cake with orange segments and dust with powdered sugar. Serve.

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz fine semolina, 1 1/4 cups ground almonds, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 None eggs, and more.

Yes, Citrus Semolina Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus Semolina Cake

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