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Orange Blossom Semolina Cake with Honey Spiced Yoghurt

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This moist and fragrant Orange Blossom Semolina Cake is soaked in citrusy honey syrup and paired with creamy, spiced yoghurt. The semolina provides a tender crumb while orange blossom water adds delicate floral notes, making it a perfect dessert for both casual and special occasions.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250 g (2 cups) fine semolina
  • 60 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
  • 10 g (2½ teaspoons) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
  • 120 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 180 g (¾ cup) plain yoghurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest from 2 oranges
  • 120 ml (½ cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the syrup:
  • 120 ml (½ cup) honey
  • 120 ml (½ cup) water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • For the yoghurt:
  • 300 g (1¼ cups) thick plain or Greek-style yoghurt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 23 cm round baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, yoghurt, eggs, orange zest, juice, orange blossom water, and vanilla.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  7. While baking, prepare the syrup: simmer honey, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add orange blossom water.
  8. When the cake is out of the oven, poke holes over the surface and slowly pour warm syrup on top. Let it cool and soak completely.
  9. For the yoghurt, mix all yoghurt ingredients until smooth. Chill until serving.
  10. Serve slices of cake with a spoonful of honey spiced yoghurt.

Notes

  • The cake can be made a day ahead—it improves as it sits.
  • Rose water can be used instead of orange blossom water for variation.
  • Do not skip the syrup; it ensures the cake stays moist and flavorful.
  • Use thick yoghurt for the best creamy texture.
  • Olive oil can replace butter for a fruity note.

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