It's hard to say whether mannik resembles a cake or a casserole more. But it's definitely delicious! Children, in particular, are delighted with it, even if they usually refuse plain semolina porridge. We offer 12 mannik recipes with kefir for every taste!
1. Classic Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir in the Oven
Let's start with a classic recipe for a delicious and airy semolina cake baked in the oven!
You will need: 1.5 cups kefir, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 10g baking powder, a pinch of vanilla.
Instructions: Mix kefir with semolina until smooth and let it sit for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla until fluffy to ensure the mannik is truly airy. Combine the mixtures, add sifted flour with baking powder, and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Flourless Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
By adjusting the proportions, this semolina cake recipe with kefir works perfectly without flour.
You will need: 1 cup semolina, 1 cup kefir, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Instructions: Mix kefir with semolina and let it swell for 15-20 minutes. Add sugar and eggs to the mixture, and finally, add baking soda. Mix well and bake the mannik in the oven until done at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Eggless Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
If you don't consume eggs but still want to make a delicious semolina cake with kefir – this recipe is for you!
You will need: 400g semolina, 500ml kefir, 160g sugar, 100g butter, 5g baking powder, a pinch of salt.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and leave it on the counter. After 20 minutes, add salt, sugar, and baking powder. Finally, pour in the melted butter, knead the dough, and bake in a mold for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Chocolate Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
Chocolate semolina cake takes on a fundamentally new flavor while remaining just as airy.
You will need: 4 tbsp semolina, 200ml kefir, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, a pinch of salt.
Instructions: Mix semolina with kefir and let it sit for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs well with sugar and combine with the semolina. Finally, add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Bake the delicious mannik for about 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir and Cottage Cheese
To make your semolina cake with kefir not only delicious but also healthier – add protein and calcium in the form of cottage cheese!
You will need: 1 cup semolina, 1 cup kefir, 300g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Mix semolina with kefir and let it sit for 20 minutes. Mash eggs with cottage cheese and sugar; if desired, add vanilla. Finally, add baking powder. Combine the two mixtures, mix thoroughly, and bake the cake in a mold dusted with dry semolina until golden brown at 180 degrees Celsius.
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6. Sugar-Free Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
For those who have decided to completely cut out sugar, we've found a recipe for a delicious semolina cake without any!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 3 eggs, 100g raisins, 0.5 tsp baking soda, honey.
Instructions: Soak raisins in boiling water in advance and pour kefir over semolina to let it swell. After 40 minutes, whisk the eggs, pour them into the semolina mixture, and stir. Add baking soda and raisins, mix the dough evenly again to make the mannik airy, and bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir in a Multicooker
To prepare a tender and airy semolina cake with kefir, you don't necessarily need to bother with an oven!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 100g butter, 1.5 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it sit for half an hour. Whisk eggs with sugar until foamy, add melted butter and semolina, and mix until smooth. Sift in the flour with baking powder and knead a not-too-thick dough for the mannik. Bake in a multicooker on the baking setting for about an hour.
8. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir and Apples
This airy semolina cake with apples turns out even softer and more tender with this recipe.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 2 eggs, 6 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 apples, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it swell. In the meantime, wash, peel, and finely chop or grate the apples. Drizzle them with lemon juice and place them in a baking dish. Mix the remaining ingredients with the semolina, pour the batter over the apples, and bake the mannik for 40 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
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9. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir and Jam
Add a little jam to your semolina cake recipe – and you'll get a new flavor and texture!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs, 5 tbsp jam, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it soak for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar until foamy. Mix semolina with jam, add the egg mixture, and mix again. To make the mannik delicious and airy, stir with a spatula from bottom to top. Add the remaining ingredients, knead the dough, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Lemon Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
This airy semolina cake with kefir acquires distinct citrus notes.
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 2 eggs, 200g sugar, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp baking powder.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it swell for 20 minutes. In the meantime, grate the lemon with its zest and mash eggs with sugar and salt. Mix all ingredients and finally add flour with baking powder. Bake the cake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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11. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir and Almonds
This mannik recipe is perfectly complemented by nuts – the cake turns out very delicious and nutritious!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 1 egg, 0.5 cup sugar, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp baking soda, almond flakes.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it sit for an hour. Add egg, oil, sugar, baking soda, and mix the dough well. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, but sprinkle the mannik with almond flakes 10 minutes before the end.
12. Pumpkin Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Kefir
We suggest trying this autumnal recipe for a delicious and airy semolina cake with kefir and pumpkin!
You will need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 300g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 100g butter, 10g baking powder.
Instructions: Pour kefir over semolina and let it swell for 20 minutes. In the meantime, peel the pumpkin and grate it on a medium grater, and melt the butter and mash it with sugar and eggs. Mix all components and, if desired, add lemon zest, and finally – sifted flour with baking powder. Bake the mannik for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.