Apple Semolina Cake
Apple Semolina Cake is a soft and moist dessert made with layers of grated apples, semolina, and a hint of cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection and topped with powdered sugar, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for family gatherings, tea parties, or as a comforting treat. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Apple Semolina Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the nutty texture of semolina. This layered treat features a perfect balance of flavors—cinnamon-spiced grated apples, a soft and tender semolina base, and a buttery milk topping that binds it all together. Baked to golden perfection, the cake is finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. It's an excellent dessert for family gatherings, tea parties, or as a comforting homemade treat that celebrates the warmth and sweetness of apples.
Ingredients
- Flour: 130 g (1 cup)
- Sugar: 180 g (1 cup)
- Semolina: 160 g (1 cup)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
- Apple: 800 g
- Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon: To taste
- Milk: 200 ml (1 cup)
- Butter: 50 g
- Extra semolina: 3 tablespoons (for topping)
- Powdered sugar: For sprinkling
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 80mg
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine sugar (180 g), semolina (160 g), flour (130 g), baking powder (1 teaspoon), and a pinch of salt. Mix well, then divide this mixture evenly into three portions.
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Peel and grate the apples (800 g). Add lemon juice (2 teaspoons) and cinnamon to taste. Mix thoroughly and divide the apple mixture into three equal parts.
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In a baking dish, sprinkle one portion of the dry mixture evenly on the bottom. Spread one portion of the grated apple mixture on top. Repeat this process with another layer of the dry mixture, followed by another layer of apples, and finish with the last portion of the dry mixture. Make small holes on the top layer using a fork or skewer.
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Melt the butter (50 g) and mix it with milk (200 ml). Pour this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the dessert for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
