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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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake / Cook 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

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword bon cook, Caramel, easy caramel, easy semolina cake, gâteau de semoule au caramel, guy demarle, Semolina, silpat
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