Semolina Cake
Over a year ago
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Ingredients
- 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
- 1 ½ cups caster sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 4tbs lemon juice
Accompaniment
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Description
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....
Method
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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.
Chef's Tips
Add some almonds on top of the cake, or top with whipped cream.
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