Semolina Cake With Orange Confites Recipe

Discover the art of Greek baking with this stunning No-Bake Semolina Cake! This refreshing dessert features a creamy semolina base, delicately infused with orange flavor, and adorned with vibrant homemade candied orange segments and zest. Using organic oranges elevates the taste to a whole new level. While there's a 5-hour chilling time, you can easily prep the candied oranges ahead – making this show-stopping dessert surprisingly simple to create. Prepare to impress with this elegant and utterly delicious Greek-inspired treat!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 345 mins
Calories 584.2 kcal
Protein 20g
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How to Make Semolina Cake With Orange Confites

  1. Prepare the candied oranges (see separate recipe or prepare the day before):
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add thinly sliced oranges and simmer gently for about 1 hour, or until tender.
  4. Remove oranges and place on a wire rack to cool and dry completely. Reserve the syrup.
  5. Combine semolina, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  7. Stir in orange zest.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.
  9. Add egg mixture to the semolina mixture, mixing well.
  10. Gently fold in the candied orange segments.
  11. Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch square baking dish or similar mold.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.
  13. Once chilled, garnish with additional candied orange rind if desired, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

286g

Fat

49g

Carbs

33g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Semolina Cake With Orange Confites?

Semolina Cake With Orange Confites takes about 405 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 345 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Semolina Cake With Orange Confites?

Semolina Cake With Orange Confites has approximately 584.2 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Semolina Cake With Orange Confites?

The key ingredients for Semolina Cake With Orange Confites are Milk, Sugar, Vanilla Bean, Salt, Orange, Zest Of, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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