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French Semolina Cake with Caramel

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This French Semolina Cake with Caramel is a true comfort food for me. It resembles a lot the cake my Grandmother used to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 10

Ingredients
 

CARAMEL (MICROWAVE)

  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
  • 2 Tbsp (30 g) Bottled Water

SEMOLINA CAKE

  • 35 1/2 oz (1 kg) milk
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar (Original Recipe calls for 1/4 cup | 50 g)
  • 3/4 cup (125 g) semolina (Extra Fine)
  • 3 eggs (Large | Beaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions
 

CARAMEL PREPARATION

  • Pour the sugar and water into the Mini Round Mold. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved. Microwave on high for about 3 1/2 minutes or until color changes to honey-gold. Pour immediately into your Loaf Flexipan® Mold to allow the caramel to cool and harden (about 10 minutes).

SEMOLINA CAKE PREPARATION

  • In the medium sauce pan, heat on medium low the milk, sugar and vanilla bean paste. Continue to whisk until it starts boiling. Once it starts boiling, add the semolina at once and whisk until it thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat and combine the beaten eggs.
  • Pour your preparation into your Loaf Mold. on the top of the caramel. NOTE: You can fill your mold completely, it will not overflow.

BAKE!

  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350F/180C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Cake from 25min). It is ready when it has puffed-up and has separated from the sides of the mold.
  • Once your French Semolina Cake with Caramel is out of the oven, let it cool down for about 20 minutes. Then, cover and refrigerate (overnight is best). When you are ready to enjoy your dessert, simply flip it onto your service platter. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
French Semolina Cake with Caramel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 57mg2%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 234IU5%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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