Orange and Almond Semolina Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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A moist, fragrant cake made with semolina and almond flour, brightened with orange zest and topped with powdered sugar. This Algerian-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers semolina flour, almond flour, granulated sugar 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 280 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: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Algerian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups semolina flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (3 minutes).
Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Stir in orange juice and orange zest.
Step 5: Whisk semolina flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.