Olive Oil and Honey Semolina Cake with Orange Zest

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A moist, fragrant semolina cake enhanced with citrusy orange zest, rich olive oil, and a drizzle of honey glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers semolina flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup semolina flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuing to beat, then add 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tsp fresh orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  7. Step 7: While cake cools, mix 1/4 cup honey with 2 tbsp fresh orange juice to make a glaze. Brush glaze over warm cake to soak in and add shine before serving.

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