Description
A moist, fragrant, and vibrant Middle Eastern inspired semolina cake soaked in rosewater syrup and topped with crushed pistachios.
Ingredients
1.5 cups fine semolina
1 cup ground unsalted pistachios
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water (for syrup)
1 cup sugar (for syrup)
2 tbsp rosewater
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the fine semolina, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the Greek yogurt.
Step 5: Gradually fold the dry semolina mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rosewater. Let the syrup cool completely.
Step 8: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the cooled rosewater syrup over the hot cake.
Step 9: Sprinkle the crushed pistachios over the top and allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 2 hours to fully absorb the syrup before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the syrup is cold when pouring over the hot cake to maintain the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg