Cake Beraouinse is a delightful and aromatic cake with traditional North African flavors. It combines rich ingredients like semolina, orange blossom water, and almonds to create a moist, flavorful dessert with a slightly nutty texture and a touch of citrus.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange blossom water
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Slivered almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the semolina, sugar, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted butter, yogurt, orange blossom water, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle slivered almonds on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Enjoy your fragrant and tender Cake Beraouinse!