Samali ( Semolina and Ground Almond Cake) Recipe

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Samali ( Semolina and Ground Almond Cake)
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
280
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. With an electric mixer in a large bowl, whip the cup of butter until soft. Add the confectioners' sugar a little at a time and whip until fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla and continue whipping for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the semolina, baking powder, almonds, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Slowly add the semolina mixture to the butter and sugar, beating to combine thoroughly.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 12- by 18-inch glass baking pan. In a medium metal bowl, place the egg whites, salt, and lemon juice and whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold the meringue into the semolina mixture, working fast to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until set, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. About 15 minutes before the samali is finished baking, prepare the syrup: Combine the granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the sugar dissolves, add the spices, zest, and brandy. Reduce the hear to medium-low and simmer until the syrup is viscous, about 10 minutes.
  5. When the samali is baked, pull it out of the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Score it into 3-inch square pieces with a sharp paring knife. Pour the warm syrup over the hot samali and place back in the oven. Bake until the syrup is absorbed, another 5 to 7 minutes, and remove from the oven. Let cool and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 279.54 Kcal (1170 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.28g 19%
Cholesterol 52.61mg 18%
Sodium 19.32mg 1%
Potassium 115.97mg 2%
Total Carbs 39.75g 13%
Sugars 30.81g 123%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 3.81g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 43.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.54 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.04g 19%
Cholesterol 60.14mg 18%
Sodium 22.08mg 1%
Potassium 132.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.44g 13%
Sugars 35.22g 123%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 4%
Protein 4.35g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 49.6mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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