Orange Semolina Cake Recipe

1. 1

   Fill a medium pot halfway with water. Add oranges and boil until softened, about one hour. Drain and let cool.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9 1/2 inch cake pan.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and water. Bring heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Let mixture come to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 6 minutes. Let cool.

4. 4

   Quarter oranges and remove the seeds but not the skin. Place oranges in a food processor and pulse until you have a smooth pulp.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine orange pulp, oil, sugar, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together semolina, baking powder, and almonds. Stir dry ingredients into orange mixture.

7. 7

   Pour batter into pan and garnish top with slivered almonds. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool cake for ten minutes then pour syrup over the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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