Semolina and Ground Almond Cake Recipe

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Semolina and Ground Almond Cake
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Nutrition
5780
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups coarse semolina
  • 2 scant tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 4 to 5 whole cloves, to taste
  • 1 1- inch strip lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp brandy

Directions:

  1. 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. 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. 3. Preheat the oven to 375°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. 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 heat to medium-low and simmer until the syrup is viscous, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5. When the samali is baked, pull it out of the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300°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.
  6. From The Glorious Foods of Greece, by Diane Kochilas, © 2001, HarperCollins Publishers. Used by permission.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5779.99 Kcal (24200 kJ)
Calories from fat 1717.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 190.89g 294%
Cholesterol 986.95mg 329%
Sodium 440.55mg 18%
Potassium 1742.56mg 37%
Total Carbs 949.39g 316%
Sugars 739.39g 2958%
Dietary Fiber 24.52g 98%
Protein 90.15g 180%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 18.4mg 102%
Calcium 576.5mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.69 Kcal (1234 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.73g 294%
Cholesterol 50.32mg 329%
Sodium 22.46mg 18%
Potassium 88.84mg 37%
Total Carbs 48.4g 316%
Sugars 37.7g 2958%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 98%
Protein 4.6g 180%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.9mg 102%
Calcium 29.4mg 58%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 130.7
    Points
  • 158
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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