Semolina Cake

Semolina Cake is a delightful Lebanese dessert that offers a unique texture and a subtly sweet flavor, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. Infused with fragrant orange blossom water and garnished with slivered almonds, this gluten-free treat is both satisfying and aromatic.

Ingredients

• semolina - 100 grams
• sugar - 75 grams
• plain yogurt - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• almond slivers - 20 grams
• water - 100 milliliters
• butter - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish or cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, sugar, baking powder, and yogurt, stirring until smooth.
3. Add water and orange blossom water to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Dot the top with slivered almonds, pressing them gently into the batter.
6. Melt the butter and drizzle it over the batter before placing it in the oven.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from semolina, aiding in digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds, promoting heart health.

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