Description
A moist and tender Mediterranean-inspired semolina cake infused with Greek yogurt and topped with a bright, zesty lemon drizzle.
Ingredients
1.5 cups fine semolina
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (for drizzle)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
1 tsp extra lemon zest (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 semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: In a larger bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly frothy.
Step 4: Stir in the Greek yogurt, oil (or melted butter), 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 8: While the cake is baking, prepare the drizzle by whisking the lemon juice and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Step 9: Once the cake is out of the oven, prick the surface all over with a skewer or fork and immediately pour the lemon drizzle over the hot cake.
Step 10: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to absorb the drizzle before garnishing with extra lemon zest and serving.
Notes
Ensure the semolina is fine-ground for the best texture. The cake keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg