Description
A moist and zesty Mediterranean-inspired cake made with semolina and Greek yogurt, soaked in a fragrant honey and lemon syrup.
Ingredients
1.5 cups fine semolina
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Zest of 2 large lemons
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey (for syrup)
1/2 cup water (for syrup)
2 tbsp lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a square baking dish.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
Step 5: Fold in the Greek yogurt and lemon juice until combined.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 9: Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes across the surface with a skewer. Slowly pour the room-temperature syrup over the hot cake.
Step 10: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to ensure all the syrup is absorbed before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure your eggs and yogurt are at room temperature for the smoothest batter. The cake is even better if left to sit for a few hours after syrupping.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg