Description
A moist and aromatic Middle Eastern semolina and yogurt cake with cardamom and rosewater, soaked in a sweet floral syrup.
Ingredients
1.5 cups fine semolina
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water (for syrup)
1 cup sugar (for syrup)
1 tbsp lemon juice (for syrup)
1 tbsp rosewater (for syrup)
1/4 cup crushed pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 3/4 cup sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
Step 3: Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix the semolina, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
Step 5: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix the semolina and yogurt cake with cardamom and rosewater batter.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup by combining 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 9: Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the rosewater. Let it cool to room temperature.
Step 10: Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake. Let it soak for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Step 11: Garnish your semolina and yogurt cake with cardamom and rosewater with crushed pistachios and serve.
Notes
Always use fine semolina for the best texture. If the syrup doesn't soak in quickly, poke more holes with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg