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Pear-Blackberry Semolina Cake

Semolina is a coarsely ground flour made from durum wheat that’s often used to make pasta and gnocchi. Here, it gives a simple stir-and-bake cake a lovely golden color and tender texture. For make-ahead ease, prepare the cake batter, pour it into the pan, and refrigerate. Pop the pan into…

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Semolina is a coarsely ground flour made from durum wheat that’s often used to make pasta and gnocchi. Here, it gives a simple stir-and-bake cake a lovely golden color and tender texture. For make-ahead ease, prepare the cake batter, pour it into the pan, and refrigerate. Pop the pan into the oven when you sit down to eat, and the cake will still be warm when it’s time for dessert.

Servings
12

Ingredients

  • 3 pears, peeled and diced (3 cups)
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. light brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups semolina flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1 12-oz. jar seedless blackberry jam
  • Whipped cream, for garnish, optional

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 11- x 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Combine pears, lemon juice, zest, and 1 Tbs. brown sugar in bowl; set aside.

3. Whisk together 3/4 cup brown sugar, sugar, eggs, almond extract, and yogurt in large bowl. Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then stir until just combined. Fold in pear mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan, and dot with blackberries. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and springy on top. Cool 10 minutes on baking rack.

4. Meanwhile, warm jam with 3 Tbs. water in small saucepan over low heat, whisking until smooth.

5. To serve, slice warm cake into 12 pieces. Drizzle each slice with blackberry jam sauce, and garnish with whipped cream (if using).

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 266
  • Carbohydrate Content 61 g
  • Cholesterol Content 31 mg
  • Fat Content 1 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
  • Sodium Content 160 mg
  • Sugar Content 41 g