2 h 0 min

Step 1

Preheat oven to 175°C.

Step 2

Generously grease a standard loaf pan with olive oil (If you like, line the bottom of the pan with a parchment paper for easy cake release).

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. While whisking, slowly drizzle in oil and mix until combined.

Step 4

Whisk in vanilla, sugar, salt and zest.

Step 5

Mix in the flour, orange juice, semolina, baking powder and sumac until just combined, don't overmix!

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. If you want your cake to open in the middle with a beautiful wedge, drizzle a line of olive oil in the middle of the cake.

Step 7

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden and hard to the touch, about 40-45 minutes.

Step 8

While the cake is baking make the orange syrup: combine the sugar, orange juice and salt in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to low and simmer until thickens, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 9

Let the baked cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Step 10

Loosen the edges with a knife and remove to a wire rack.

Step 11

Use chopsticks to poke holes in the cake, drizzle some of the syrup over the cake, let it soak then add more.

Step 12

Garnish with the pistachios.

Step 13

YASSS!