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 ounces semolina fine; 1 1/4 cups ground almonds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 Orange 1 zested and juiced, remainder cut into segments; 1 lemon zested; citrus syrup; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 lemon zested; 1 Orange zested; 1 vanilla bean split, seeds scraped out; powdered sugar to dust

Servings: persons

6 ounces semolina fine
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Orange 1 zested and juiced, remainder cut into segments
1 lemon zested
citrus syrup
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 lemon zested
1 Orange zested
1 vanilla bean split, seeds scraped out
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 ounces semolina fine, 1 1/4 cups ground almonds, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 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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