
Orange and Nut Semolina Cake
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. I'll tell you how. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the oranges. Wash them thoroughly and chop them finely, including the peel, removing only the seeds. Place in a small saucepan, add a couple of tablespoons of water, and set over heat. Simmer over low heat for about half an hour. Then remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 2
Grind the oranges in a blender until pureed.
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Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a heatproof baking dish with parchment paper.
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Step 4
Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, then beat the whites with half of the sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 5
Separately beat the yolks with the remaining sugar.
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Step 6
Add the oranges, nuts, semolina, and vanilla extract. Mix everything until smooth.
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Step 7
Place the egg whites and gently mix, keeping the batter airy.
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Step 8
Transfer to a baking dish and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. If the top of the pie has set but the inside is still wet, cover the dish with foil.