By AdventureYogi
Clementine & Semolina Cake
8 steps
Prep:20minCook:50min
This heavenly slice of cake will soon be a firm family favourite and honestly, it looks as good as it tastes! Our clementine and semolina cake is perfect as a slice with a cup of tea in the afternoon but also, just fancy enough to be showstopper dessert!
Let’s be fair, semolina doesn’t exactly conjure up visions of heavenly food however it is packed full of goodness!
- Rich in magnesium, Vitamin B Complex, folate and iron.
- Contains selenium, an antioxidant that prevents cell membrane ad DNA degradation. Essentially, this cake has anti-ageing properties!
- Helps control cholesterol levels.
- Great source of fibre, essential for gut and overall health.
- Contains vitamin A to keep eyes and heart wonderfully healthy!
Serve with some coconut yoghurt or just a cup of tea!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:30:34 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
28
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories373.9 kcal (19%)
Total Fat16.5 g (24%)
Carbs48.6 g (19%)
Sugars24.6 g (27%)
Protein9.3 g (19%)
Sodium89.3 mg (4%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

220gGreek yoghurt
good quality, live

55gunrefined brown sugar

100mlolive oil
good quality

2eggs

3clementines
Grated zest of

1clementine
peeled and sliced thin for the top

160gsemolina

75gflour
gluten-free if possible

1 tspbaking powder

50gground almonds
For the Orange Syrup
Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin making your Clementine and Semolina Cake, preheat the oven and prep a 23cm baking tin.
Step 2
To start, whisk together the yoghurt, oil, eggs and sugar until light in colour.
Step 3
Next, sift in the flour.
Step 4
Add the semolina, baking powder, zest and almonds proceeding to mix in the dry ingredients fully.
Step 5
Gently pour into the baking tin, placing the clementine slices neatly on top.
Step 6
Place in the centre of the oven at 180 for 50 minutes.
Step 7
While it is baking, create your orange syrup by simply dissolving the sugar in the clementine juice. This may need a little heat but not too much!
Step 8
When the cake comes out of the oven, pour the syrup over while it is still hot!
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