Kefir Semolina Cake with Flour
This simple kefir semolina cake is soft, tender and pleasantly crumbly. An important step is soaking the semolina in kefir before baking, which gives the finished cake its characteristic texture.
Updated : 12 November, 2026
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
2
Eggs
150 grams
Sugar
150 grams
Semolina
200 milliliters
Kefir
100 grams
Butter
1 teaspoon
Vanilla sugar
1.5 teaspoon
Baking powder
100 grams
Wheat flour
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Kefir of any fat content will work. Take it out of the refrigerator in advance so it is not cold.
Step 2
Pour the kefir over the semolina and mix well. Leave for 30–40 minutes so the semolina can swell, stirring once or twice during this time.
Step 3
Melt the butter in the microwave or gently on the stove. Let it cool before adding it to the batter.
Step 4
Combine the flour with the baking powder and sift to remove any lumps.
Step 5
In a suitable bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a mixer or a regular whisk.
Step 6
Add the soaked semolina mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 7
Pour in the cooled melted butter and mix well.
Step 8
Add the sifted flour and baking powder.
Step 9
Mix thoroughly until no lumps remain. The batter should be fairly thick but still pourable.
Step 10
Line the bottom of an 18–20 cm (7–8 inch) baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides with vegetable oil. Pour in the batter.
Step 11
Bake in an oven preheated to 355°F for 40–45 minutes. Check doneness with a wooden skewer inserted into the center; it should come out dry, without any wet batter attached. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 12
Let the semolina cake cool, then serve.
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