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Lemon Semolina Honey Cake

This lemon semolina olive oil cake is sweet and dense with the perfect crumble! Served with honey, it makes for a great cake with your morning coffee.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
Diet: Mediterranean
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Zainab Jabri

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Lemon Zest from 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoon Almond Flour
  • ¾ cup Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Semolina
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup Olive Oil extra virgin

Honey Glaze

  • ¼ cup Honey
  • Lemon Zest from 1 Lemon
  • 1 sprigs Thyme optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°C. Prepare the pan by spraying it with neutral oil and lining the bottom of the pan with a round parchment sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest by incorporating the zest with the sugar with your fingers. Add the rest of the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine all the wet ingredients, except honey, and whisk them together.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until well combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to slightly cool before removing the cake from the pan.
  • While the cake is still warm, pour over the warmed honey glaze. Use a spoon to spread the honey over the cake.
  • Serve with tea or coffee and enjoy!

Honey Lemon Glaze

  • In a small saucepan or heatproof bowl, gently warm the honey until it's thin and pourable (you can do this in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or on the stovetop over low heat).
  • Stir in the lemon zest.
  • Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  • Use warm as a glaze—drizzle immediately over cake.
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Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg