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Greek · Dessert

Semolina Almond Cake in Syrup

A tender, buttery semolina and almond cake with lemon zest, soaked while hot in a light lemon syrup so it turns moist and golden. Cut into diamonds and each topped with an almond.

  • YieldServes 8
  • Hands-on45 min
  • Total3 h 4 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 125 gunsalted butter, softened
  • 170 gcaster sugar
  • 1lemon, zest only, finely grated
  • 3eggs
  • 185 gfine semolina
  • 150 gall-purpose flour
  • 1 tbspbaking powder
  • 125 mlwhole milk
  • 80 galmonds, finely chopped and toasted
  • 24blanched almonds, split, for decorating

Syrup

  • 550 gsugar
  • 750 mlwater
  • 2 tbsplemon juice

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Tree nuts
  • Almond
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Wheat
  • Corn (maize)
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Richness / fat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Holiday

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • Over 3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: high
  • Protein: high
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: high
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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