Source: Tatyana Pinkasevich, AdobeStockSemolina cake is one of the most versatile pies for home tea parties. It's very easy and quick to prepare, you can add any filling to your taste, and the semolina itself gives the dough a pleasant, loose texture. Today, we offer you the best semolina cake recipes with sour cream!
1. Classic Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, you can substitute baking soda with a teaspoon of baking powder.
You will need: 1 cup 20% sour cream, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semolina, 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix sour cream with semolina and let it sit for 1 hour. Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy, combine with the semolina mixture, and add baking soda. Gradually fold in the sifted flour into the batter. Bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Semolina Cake with Raisins and Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockIf you like, use any other dried fruits instead of raisins.
You will need: 350 ml 15% sour cream, 3 eggs, 300 g sugar, 250 g semolina, 200 g flour, 2 handfuls of raisins, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Mix semolina and sour cream, and let them sit for 1 hour. Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. Separately, whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy and combine with the sour cream mixture. Quench the baking soda with apple cider vinegar and pour it into the mixture. Gradually add flour and then fold in the raisins into the batter. Bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Semolina Cake with Sour Cream and Butter
Source: AdobeStockThis semolina cake turns out even more tender, soft, and crumbly.
You will need: 200 ml 20% sour cream, 120 g butter, 3 eggs, 150 g sugar, 200 g semolina, 180-200 g flour, 1 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix sour cream with semolina and let it sit for 1 hour. Whisk eggs with sugar, add softened butter, and whisk again until a fluffy, homogeneous mixture. Add semolina, flour, and baking soda, mix the batter, and bake the semolina cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Lemon Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockThe citrusy tang of lemon always pleasantly complements sweet baked goods.
You will need: 220 ml 15% sour cream, 2 eggs, 180 g sugar, 160 g semolina, 1 cup flour, 1 lemon, 1 tsp baking soda, vanilla.
Preparation: Mix semolina with sour cream and let it sit for 1 hour. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Combine with the sour cream mixture and then add lemon zest. Fold in the flour, and at the very end, quench the baking soda with a spoon of lemon juice and also pour it into the batter. Bake the semolina cake for 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius or 1 hour in a slow cooker on the baking setting.
5. Apple Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockInstead of apples, pears or other fruits can also be used to taste.
You will need: 150 g sour cream, 80 g butter, 3 eggs, 60 g sugar, 100 g semolina, 5-6 apples, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the apples and gently squeeze out some juice. Mix them with sour cream, cinnamon, and sugar, then pour in the melted butter. Separate egg whites from yolks and mix yolks with apples. Add semolina and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Bake the semolina cake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Flourless Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockFor more variety – we suggest adding some candied fruits to it.
You will need: 250 g full-fat sour cream, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semolina, 1/2 cup candied fruits, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, salt, and sugar. Add sour cream, semolina, vanilla, and baking powder, mix thoroughly, and then fold in the candied fruits. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes and bake the semolina cake for 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Poppy Seed Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockAn original cake, and also – very beautiful when sliced.
You will need: 200 ml 15% sour cream, 50 g butter, 3 eggs, 200 g sugar, 200 g semolina, 200 g flour, 50 g poppy seeds, 10 g baking powder.
Preparation: Mix sour cream, melted butter, and semolina, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. After that, beat in the eggs, add sugar, and whisk everything until smooth. Add dry ingredients and, at the very end, the poppy seeds. Mix the batter thoroughly and bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Semolina Cake with Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockIt will be not only a great treat for tea but also a delicious and healthy breakfast.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 100 ml sour cream, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semolina, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Rub cottage cheese, egg yolks, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Add semolina with baking powder and mix. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Chocolate Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockYou can drizzle it with chocolate glaze or fold grated chocolate into the batter.
You will need: 1 cup full-fat sour cream, 100 ml milk, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup flour, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until pale. Add sour cream and dry ingredients, mix again, and finally, pour milk into the batter. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the semolina cake for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Semolina Cake with Sour Cream and Kefir
Source: AdobeStockPrepared entirely without flour, so it will be maximally airy and tender.
You will need: 150 ml sour cream, 150 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 150 g sugar, 1.5 cups semolina, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Separate egg yolks from whites, rub yolks with sugar, then mix with sour cream, kefir, and semolina. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then add baking powder. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Bake the semolina cake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius, then reduce the temperature to 170 and bake for another 20 minutes.
11. Berry Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockUse cherries, gooseberries, currants, blueberries, or any berry you like.
You will need: 300 g sour cream, 80 ml vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 300 g sugar, 220 g semolina, 220 g flour, 250-300 g berries, 2 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Mix semolina with sour cream and let it sit for half an hour. Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla until pale. Combine eggs, semolina mixture, and vegetable oil, then add flour with baking powder. Fold berries into the batter and bake the semolina cake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius or 1 hour on the baking setting in a slow cooker.
12. Semolina Cake with Sour Cream and Condensed Milk
Source: AdobeStockFor aroma, additionally use a little lemon or orange zest.
You will need: 280 ml 10% sour cream, 250 ml condensed milk, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 300 g semolina, 15 g baking powder.
Preparation: Pour sour cream over semolina and let it sit for half an hour. Whisk eggs, condensed milk, and melted butter, and combine them with the semolina mixture. Add baking powder and let the batter sit for another 10 minutes. Bake the semolina cake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Pumpkin Semolina Cake with Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockAn amazing seasonal recipe for the height of pumpkin season!
You will need: 250 g sour cream, 300 g pumpkin flesh, 2 eggs, 200 g sugar, 250 g semolina, 1 tsp baking powder, lemon or orange zest, spices.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin on a fine grater and gently squeeze, but save the juice. Mix semolina, sour cream, and pumpkin juice, let it sit for 20 minutes. After that, add sugar, baking powder, and egg yolks, then – pumpkin, zest, and your favorite spices. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Semolina Cake with Plums and Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockNo worse than the famous New York Times plum cake.
You will need: 120 ml full-fat sour cream, 3 eggs, 250 g cottage cheese, 150 g sugar, 150 g semolina, 200 g plums, 0.5 tsp baking powder, vanilla, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Rub cottage cheese, sour cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add semolina with baking powder, mix thoroughly, and let it sit for half an hour. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Pour the batter into a mold and arrange plum slices on top. Bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Semolina Cake with Banana and Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockCarefully add sugar, as bananas are already sweet on their own.
You will need: 200 ml sour cream, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 200 g semolina, 150 g flour, 2 bananas, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Pour sour cream over semolina and let it sit for 30 minutes. Add eggs, melted butter, and sugar, and mix thoroughly. Add flour with baking powder and whisk the batter until smooth. Fold in sliced bananas and bake the semolina cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. You can also bake it in a slow cooker for 1 hour on the baking setting.