Orange Blossom Semolina Cake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Combine the syrup portion of the sugar with the water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 240.0 ml Water

   Cookware: saucepan

2. Step 2

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and orange blossom water. Set the syrup aside to cool.

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 30.0 ml Orange Blossom Water

   Cookware: saucepan

3. Step 3

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

4. Step 4

   Grease the bottom and sides of the baking pan with the reserved greasing portion of melted butter.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: baking pan

5. Step 5

   Whisk the semolina, cake portion of the sugar, baking powder, and salt together in the mixing bowl.

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Baking Powder, 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 150.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 300.0 gr Semolina

   Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

6. Step 6

   Add the yogurt and remaining melted butter. Stir until evenly combined, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 240.0 ml Plain Yogurt, 110.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

7. Step 7

   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface.

   Cookware: baking pan, spatula

8. Step 8

   Score the batter into 12 equal squares or diamonds with the knife, then press one almond gently into the center of each portion.

   Ingredients used: 12.0 piece Almond

   Cookware: baking pan, knife

9. Step 9

   Bake until deep golden and set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes.

   Timer: 35 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking pan

10. Step 10

    Place the hot pan on the wire rack and carefully retrace the scored lines. Slowly pour the cooled syrup over the hot cake, distributing it evenly.

    Cookware: baking pan, knife, saucepan, wire rack

11. Step 11

    Leave the cake undisturbed until the syrup is absorbed and the cake has cooled, at least 60 minutes, then cut along the scored lines and serve.

    Timer: 60 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking pan, knife, wire rack