Orange Blossom-Scented Semolina Cake with Honey Drizzle
A light, fragrant semolina cake infused with orange blossom water, served with a simple honey syrup for a classic Tunisian dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 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 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semolina flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (melted) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water
- 1/2 cup sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Step 2: Whisk semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Step 3: Beat melted butter, sugar, and honey until smooth, then mix in orange blossom water and 2 tbsp water.
- Step 4: Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; pour into prepared pan.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges are golden.
- Step 6: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Drizzle with extra honey while warm.
