Ingredients
-
For the Cake:
-
1 cup fine semolina
-
1/2 cup pistachio flour (ground pistachios)
-
1/2 cup coconut sugar
-
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
-
1/4 cup olive oil
-
1 Zest of 1 orange
-
1 Juice of 1 orange
-
2 tbsp orange blossom water
-
1 tsp baking powder
-
1 A pinch of salt
-
For the Syrup:
-
1/2 cup coconut sugar
-
1 Juice of 1 lemon
-
1 Juice of 1 orange
-
1/4 cup water
-
1 tsp orange blossom water
Directions
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Serve the Vegan Pistachio and Orange Blossom Semolina Cake as a delightful Mediterranean dessert.
You can garnish the cake with additional chopped pistachios and orange zest for an extra burst of flavor and a decorative touch.
Steps
1
Done
|
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. |
2
Done
|
In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, pistachio flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. |
3
Done
|
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, and orange blossom water. |
4
Done
|
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to let the semolina absorb the liquid. |
5
Done
|
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. |
6
Done
|
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
7
Done
|
While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, water, and orange blossom water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the syrup slightly thickens. |
8
Done
|
When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot cake, ensuring it soaks in evenly. |