Prune And Semolina Cake Recipe

Name: Prune And Semolina Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted prunes (170 grams); 125 g unsalted butter; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour; 3/4 cup fine semolina; 1/3 cup orange juice; SYRUP; 1/4 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon rose water

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 190 degrees centigrade (moderately hot).
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Grease a 20 cm round cake tin and line base with paper; grease paper.
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2. Cover prunes with boiling water, let stand 10 minutes or until soft; drain well.
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3. Cream butter and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until pale in colour. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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4. Stir in sifted flour, semolina and juice.
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5. Spread two-thirds of mixture over base of prepared pan, top with prunes, spread with remaining cake mixture.
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6. Bake in moderate oven about 50 minutes or until cooked through.
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7. When cake is nearly cooked, make syrup by combining sugar and water in pan and stirring over heat (without boiling) until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Lastly stir in rosewater.
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8. Turn onto wire rack, turn cake right side up and place rack on a tray.
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9. Pour hot syrup over hot cake, cool Serve dusted with icing sugar if desired.

490

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pitted prunes (170 grams), 125 g unsalted butter, 2 eggs, 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour, and more.

Yes, Prune And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prune And Semolina Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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