Semolina Cake With Oranges Recipe

Name: Semolina Cake With Oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1/3 cup sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, plus more for pan; 1 1/2 cups coarse-grind semolina flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3 oranges; Lemon juice (optional)

Servings: persons

2 bay leaves
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups coarse-grind semolina flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3/4 cup whole milk
3 oranges
Lemon juice (optional)

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["Bring bay leaves, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Pluck out bay leaves; let cool.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter a 9""-diameter cake pan. Whisk semolina, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, cardamom, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk yogurt and milk in a large bowl. Mix in dry ingredients, then 3/4 cup butter. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until golden brown and firm, 55-65 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn a plate over top of pan and invert cake. Using a cake tester or toothpick, poke holes all over cake; gradually pour all but 1/4 cup bay leaf syrup over, letting it soak in. Let sit 30 minutes.", "Meanwhile, remove peel and white pith from oranges. Slice into 1/4""-thick rounds; remove seeds. Combine in a medium bowl with remaining bay leaf syrup; let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes. Taste and add lemon juice as needed.", "Serve cake with oranges in syrup.", "Cake can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature."]

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bay leaves, 1/3 cup sugar, Pinch of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Semolina Cake With Oranges 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.

Semolina Cake With Oranges

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