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French Semolina Cake (Gâteau de Semoule)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250
A classic French dessert featuring creamy semolina cooked with milk and vanilla, then baked to perfection. Simple, comforting, and delicious.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 litre whole milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 125 g semolina (fine)
  • 1 vanilla pod/bean vanilla pod/bean (or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or powder)
  • 3 eggs eggs (organic)
  • 50 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp golden raisins (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt (fleur de sel)

Instructions 

  • Split the vanilla pod and scrape out seeds; heat milk with vanilla and salt. Stir in semolina until thickened (~10 min). Add raisins if using.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease the baking tin.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until creamy; add hot semolina mixture and combine.
  • Pour batter into the tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving.

Notes

This cake is best enjoyed chilled and can be served with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: semolina