Ingredients
1.5 cups semolina (fine or medium)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Zest of 2 large lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup honey (for syrup)
0.5 cup water (for syrup)
0.25 cup fresh lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Step 7: While the cake is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey is dissolved. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Step 8: Once the cake is removed from the oven, use a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the hot cake. Pour the cooled honey syrup slowly over the cake, allowing it to soak in before adding more.
Step 9: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure the syrup is completely cool before pouring it over the hot cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon semolina cake, yogurt cake, honey syrup cake, Mediterranean dessert, baked goods

