Semolina Orange Apple Cake

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   First quarter the apples. You can peel them, but I didnt find that necessary. Core the quarters and cut a criss-cross pattern into their skins or if peeled into the backsides making sure not to cut all the way through. Put aside.

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   For the dough cream eggs, sugar and salt for 5 minutes using an electric mixer. Mix in honey, orange zest, butter and yogurt.

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   In a second bowl mix semolina, hazelnuts and baking powder. Add this to the wet ingredients alternating with the orange juice.

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   Pour dough into a paper-lined or greased brownie pan (rectangular 20 X 20 cm/8 X 8 in).

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   Top with the apple quarters peel facing up. Press them into the dough about half way down.

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   Bake in the preheated oven at 190u00b0C/375u00b0F for about 40 minutes or until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

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   Now make the syrup. In a small pot combine sugar, orange juice and honey. Bring to a rolling boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

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   Poke the cake in several places using a wooden skewer. Then spoon the hot syrup over the still warm cake.

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   Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

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    Dust with powdered sugar before serving if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.