Sweet Semolina-Yogurt Cakes

Name: Sweet Semolina-Yogurt Cakes (Namoura (na-moo-r’ra))
Yield: About 3 dozen
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 recipe syrup; 1 tablespoon and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; ½ teaspoon baking soda; Semolina, found at specialty markets or online.; ⅔ cup plain yogurt (regular, reduced-fat, or fat-free); 1¾ cups fine semolina; 1½ tablespoons slivered almonds (topping); ¾ cup granulated sugar

Namoura (na-moo-r’ra)

Preparation info

About
3 dozen

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

These deliciously rich little cakes of semolina and yogurt are baked to perfection, then drenched in buttery syrup. They are easy to pick up and easy to eat. Offer as a pass-around dessert or on a dessert buffet, or take them to a potluck or bake sale—they’ll go fast.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Semolina, found at specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Cake
Dessert
Vegetarian
Mediterranean

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare these several days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerate for longer periods. Serve as described.