Semolina Orange Syrup Cake

You will need



• 150 g butter/margarine
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 11/2 cups semolina
• 1 cup ground nuts (any available)
• 11/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind



Orange Syrup
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Rind of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup sugar



To make syrup
1. Combine juice, rind and sugar
in a small pan.
2. Stir over a medium heat without boiling
until sugar dissolves.
3. Bring to the boil, reduce heat,
simmer 5 minutes


Method



1. Prepare cake tin and pre-heat oven to
moderate (180°C).
2. Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl
until light and creamy.
3. Add eggs gradually, beating after each
addition. Add rind, beat well until combined.
4. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Using a
metal spoon, fold in combined semolina,
nuts and baking powder alternately with
milk. Stir lightly until smooth.
5. Spoon into prepared tin, smooth surface,
and bake for about 45 minutes or until a
skewer comes out clean when inserted into
centre.
6. Leave cake in tin 5 minutes, then turnonto a serving plate.
7. Pour warm syrup over top of cake. Serve
when cool