Delightful Almond Honey Cake Recipe
This Delightful Almond Honey Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with semolina, almonds, and sweet honey syrup. Perfectly textured and lightly sweetened, it combines the nutty crunch of almonds with the rich sweetness of honey, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or an everyday indulgence.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 250g semolina
- 200g sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
Toppings
- 200ml honey syrup
- 50g almonds (whole, for decoration)
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C (347°F) and line a baking tray with foil to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the cake.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the semolina, sugar, and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and sweetness.
- Add wet ingredients: Melt the butter gently, then mix it with the milk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared tray. Place it in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Add honey syrup and almonds: Once the cake has cooled slightly, carefully pour the honey syrup all over the surface to soak in flavor. Then place one almond on each piece after cutting, decorating the cake and adding a lovely crunch.
- Serve: Cut the cake into squares and serve at room temperature as a delicious dessert or sweet snack.
Notes
- You can use light or dark honey syrup depending on your taste preference.
- Ensure the cake is slightly warm when pouring honey syrup for better absorption.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and milk with almond or soy milk.
- Chopping some almonds and mixing them into the batter can add an extra nutty texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: honey cake, almond cake, semolina cake, sweet dessert, baked cake, homemade cake, honey syrup dessert