Semolina–Lemon Syrup Cakes

Serves: 3

Amos O'Hara

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

45

Sweetness

45

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Make the cakes: Preheat oven to 350°F

2

Line the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners

3

Whisk almond flour, semolina flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to combine

4

Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes

5

With motor running, gradually add eggs and beat until glossy, about 1 minute

6

Add dry ingredients and lemon juice and beat to combine, about 1 minute

7

Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until cakes are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25–35 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 350°F

9

Line the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners

10

Whisk almond flour, semolina flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to combine

11

Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes

12

With motor running, gradually add eggs and beat until glossy, about 1 minute

13

Add dry ingredients and lemon juice and beat to combine, about 1 minute

14

Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until cakes are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25–35 minutes

15

Make the syrup: Make the syrup while the cakes are baking

16

Bring lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes

17

Remove from heat

18

As soon as cakes come out of the oven, brush or spoon syrup liberally over top (you may not need all of it)

19

Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cakes cool completely before turning out

20

Make the syrup while the cakes are baking

21

Bring lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes

22

Remove from heat

23

As soon as cakes come out of the oven, brush or spoon syrup liberally over top (you may not need all of it)

24

Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cakes cool completely before turning out

25

Do Ahead Cakes can be made 2 days ahead

26

Store airtight at room temperature

27

Cakes can be made 2 days ahead

28

Store airtight at room temperature