Turkish Coffee-Spiced Semolina Cake with Honey Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

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A moist semolina cake infused with robust Turkish coffee and warm spices, drenched in a fragrant honey syrup for a sweet finish. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers fine semolina, 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 360 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: 35 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup fine semolina
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp brewed strong Turkish coffee
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup fine semolina, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp strong brewed Turkish coffee, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
Step 5: Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and smooth the top.
Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 7: While the cake bakes, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 8: Remove cake from oven and immediately pour warm honey syrup evenly over the hot cake.
Step 9: Allow cake to cool completely in the pan, absorbing the syrup before slicing and serving.