Ingredients
1.5 cups medium semolina
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 tsp baking powder
Zest of 2 limes
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the syrup: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 lime sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or a round cake tin.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy, then mix in the lime zest.
Step 3: Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup lime juice.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the semolina, flour, coconut, and baking powder.
Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 7: While the cake bakes, combine the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
Step 8: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the hot cake. Allow it to soak and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the syrup is cool and the cake is hot for the best absorption results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: coconut semolina cake, yogurt lime cake, semolina dessert, soaked cake, tropical cake
