Semolina Cake Recipe at MyDish

Semolina Cake

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Method

  • Preheat oven to 180c/Gas 4.
  • Syrup: Bring the water and sugar to boil and simmer for about 5 mins before adding lemon juice. Continue simmering for a further 3 minutes. Allow to cool.

  • Cake: Beat eggs and sugar together. Mix in the oil and yoghurt. Fold in the rest of the ingredients. Place in a greased baking tray (8 x 10 or similar size). Bake for 25 - 30 mins.
  • Pour the syrup over the cake and chill before serving.

    • Tips

    • Add some almonds on top of the cake, or top with whipped cream.

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    Ingredients

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    • CAKE MIXTURE
    • 1 cup semolina
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup caster sugar
    • 1 cup plain yoghurt
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 tbs plain flour
    • 1 tbs vanilla essence
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tbs baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbs grated lemon zest
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    • SYRUP
    • 1 ½ cups caster sugar
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 4tbs lemon juice

    By Views 1024  Added Sun Jan 9 2011


    This was taught to me by a Cypriot friend when I was in my teens (many moons ago)hence the weights being in cups. Not exactly healthy, but if you have a sweet tooth read on....