For an extra moist cake, brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup made from equal parts orange juice and sugar, heated until the sugar dissolves. To prevent the sliced almonds from burning during baking, you can add them during the last 15 minutes of baking time. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Semolina Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS15
Indulge in this exquisite Semolina Cake, a symphony of citrus and almond that will transport your taste buds to sun-drenched orchards. A treasured family recipe, this cake offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Cholesterol216 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat17 g
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Sodium252 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan. Sift together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes). Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition, until fully incorporated. (3 minutes). Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of brandy. (2 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until medium peaks form. (5 minutes). Gently fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the butter-sugar-egg yolk mixture until just combined. (2 minutes). Gently stir in 1/3 of the flour mixture. Continue adding the remaining egg whites alternately with the flour, folding in until just combined. (5 minutes)
04
Step
8 mins
Stir in the coarsely chopped and finely chopped almonds. (1 minute). Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle evenly with the sliced almonds. (2 minutes)
05
Step
46 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. (45 minutes baking)
06
Step
1 mins
Remove the cake from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of brandy. (1 minute). Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving. (Cooling time: 1 hour)
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Natalie Klein
Jun 21, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully. I appreciated the tips for ensuring a moist cake and preventing the almonds from burning.
Lavon Erdman
Jun 16, 2025This cake is absolutely divine! The almond and orange flavors complement each other perfectly. It's become a new favorite in our house!
Pasquale Mccullough
May 14, 2025I made this cake for a family gathering, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making it again!