Tunisian Semolina Cake with Nutty Crust
A traditional Tunisian dessert made with semolina flour, featuring a crunchy nutty crust. Perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup semolina flour
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●1/2 cup ground almonds
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
- ●1/2 tsp nutmeg
- ●1/4 tsp salt
- ● chopped pistachios or almondsfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together semolina flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, ground almonds, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds before serving.