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Freshly baked lemon semolina yoghurt cake topped with fresh lemon slices.
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Semolina Lemon Yogurt Cake

This lemon semolina yogurt cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh lemon flavor. It’s simple to make and perfect for a light dessert or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1350.4kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • cups plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup oil vegetable or light olive oil works best
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoon honey add more if you like it sweeter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the semolina flour and lemon zest. Rub them together with your fingertips until the semolina takes on the lemon aroma. (This step brings out maximum lemon flavor)
  • In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, eggs, and honey until smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Let the batter sit for about 1 minute. This allows the semolina to absorb some moisture and gives a tender crumb.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with tea or a drizzle of extra honey on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1350.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 249.6g | Protein: 45.6g | Fat: 22.1g | Saturated Fat: 10.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 375.1mg | Sodium: 891.5mg | Potassium: 2088.8mg | Fiber: 7.7g | Sugar: 121.2g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 971.7mg | Iron: 10.4mg