Fluffy Semolina Cake with Milk (Baked in the Oven)
Soft, airy, and hearty - perfect with tea every day! Fluffy semolina cake with milk, baked in the oven, is a simple and affordable treat. Follow these tips, and any home cook can make a delicious, porous-textured cake with ease.
Updated : 01 August, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
250 grams
Semolina
250 grams
Milk
80 grams
Wheat flour
80 grams
Vegetable oil
20 grams
Butter
15 grams
Baking powder
2
Eggs
200 grams
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use high-quality flour. Adjust sugar to taste. Preferably use odorless refined vegetable oil - I used sunflower oil. Optionally, add 1 tbsp of vanilla sugar or a pinch of vanilla for flavor.
Step 2
Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add sugar and vegetable oil. Mix well with a whisk until smooth.
Step 3
In a saucepan, combine milk and butter. Heat while stirring until the butter is fully melted.
Step 4
Pour the warm (not hot!) milk mixture into the egg mixture and stir. The milk should not be too hot or it will curdle the eggs.
Step 5
Add semolina to the egg-milk mixture and mix thoroughly, breaking up any lumps. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes to allow the semolina to swell. Stir occasionally. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 6
Sift the flour with baking powder and gradually add to the batter, mixing with a whisk. The exact amount of flour may vary depending on its properties.
Step 7
Blend the batter using an immersion blender until fluffy. Don’t skip this step - it helps the final cake turn out airy and soft.
Step 8
Pour the batter into a baking dish (approx. 8 inches / 20 cm in diameter), lined with parchment and greased with butter. If using a silicone mold, greasing isn’t necessary. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 9
Transfer the baked cake to a serving plate and let it cool. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve. Enjoy!