Lemon Semolina Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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100 g sugar
3 tbsp oil
2 lemons , finely grated zest of
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
225 g semolina
2 tsp baking powder
100 g ground almonds
7 tbsp milk
100 g caster sugar
200 ml water
2 lemons , juice of

Directions:

Combine sugar, oil, and lemon zest, then gradually whisk in the eggs.
Fold in the semolina, baking powder, ground almond and milk, mixing well.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated 160 C (320 F) oven for 30-35 minutes or until just set and golden.
Let cake cool in pan.
While the cake is baking, make the syrup by boiling the sugar in water until clear and syrupy.
Add lemon juice and return to a rapid simmer, cooking for another few minutes.
Poke the cake all over with a skewer and then spoon the warm syrup, a little at a time, letting it soak into the cake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	491.52 Kcal (2058 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.34g	30%
Cholesterol	124.36mg	41%
Sodium	61.66mg	3%
Potassium	475.5mg	10%
Total Carbs	69.37g	23%
Sugars	35.89g	144%
Dietary Fiber	4.36g	17%
Protein	13.63g	27%
Vitamin C	20.5mg	34%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	171.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.25 Kcal (939 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.82g	30%
Cholesterol	56.74mg	41%
Sodium	28.13mg	3%
Potassium	216.95mg	10%
Total Carbs	31.65g	23%
Sugars	16.37g	144%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	17%
Protein	6.22g	27%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	34%
Iron	1.5mg	18%
Calcium	78.4mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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