Ingredients
Scale
- 320 grams semolina
- 180 grams granulated sugar
- 240 grams plain yogurt
- 115 grams melted butter
- 5 grams baking powder
- Zest of 2 medium oranges
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 480 ml water (for syrup)
- 350 grams granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 15 ml lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, sugar, baking powder, and orange zest.
- Stir in yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and score lightly for easy serving.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- For syrup, combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Once baked, pour warm syrup over the hot cake and let it soak before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg