Description
Turkish Semolina Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly blends nostalgia with flavor. This fluffy, syrup-soaked cake features a golden crust and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, infused with hints of citrus. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings, each slice offers a sweet escape into cherished memories. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this cake is sure to impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix semolina, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by heating water and sugar until dissolved; add lemon juice off heat.
- Once baked, drizzle warm syrup over the cooled cake to soak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg