Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Lemon Semolina Cake




I enjoy cakes with colour and texture as well as flavour, and last week, I made a cake that fitted that bill completely.  The cake was the Lemon Polenta Cake from the Manna from Heaven cookbook.

This cake contains lemon zest and coconut and should contain polenta.  However, I accidently used semolina instead of polenta, which meant my cake was not gluten free.  However, Linda at work said in her view, this made the cake nicer, and reminded her of a cake she'd had in India.  It was so good, she asked for the recipe.

The cake is glazed with lemon icing:




My only tip is to be sure to line the bottom and sides of your pan, as the cake has a tendency to stick.

Verdict: a textural, tangy delight.
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12 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Looks really moist!!!!!!!

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  2. Blond DuckJuly 10, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    You are the queen of cakes!

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  3. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfJuly 10, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    What a beauty of a cake my friend :D
    So soft and moist!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  4. Gloria BakerJuly 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Love your cakes and this look delicious!

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  5. KariJuly 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I'm really excited by this - I love the idea of semolina and it's the second semolina cake I've seen recently that appeals. I think I will have to organise myself and make one!

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  6. Johanna GGGJuly 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    having recently made a lemon cake with polenta, almonds and coconut, I am sure this can would be wonderful - and semolina sounds great too!

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  7. Lauren HairstonJuly 11, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I've never tried a polenta or a semolina cake, but this looks lovely and I adore lemon-flavored baked goods.

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  8. KayteJuly 11, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Looks beautiful...you had me at lemon...lemon anything. Still not convinced about the semolina part but maybe I just don't use it often enough to be convinced on sight. However...that lemon thing is a very strong draw! And it is lovely looking inside and out!

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  9. CindyJuly 11, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    I just bought some semolina--for BWJ. I'll have plenty leftover for this recipe. I looks delicious.

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  10. KathyJuly 14, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I really love the texture that semolina gives to baked goods…this cake looks lovely!

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  11. Mary HirschJuly 15, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    I have semolina flour on hand since I am making TWD bread this week-end. This cake sounds very good. I like all the flavors.

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  12. GracieJuly 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    YUM. I need to get that cookbook. the cake looks AWESOME!!!!

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