Orange Mannik

4 servings

50 minutes

Orange semolina cake is a sunny pastry with a citrus aroma, tender texture, and light sweetness. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where semolina is traditionally used in desserts for softness. The bright flavor of orange, enhanced by zest and juice, creates a harmonious blend with the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of raisins. This cake is perfect for both morning coffee and evening tea time, delighting with its rich taste and airiness. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while the aroma filling the kitchen during baking adds coziness and anticipation of sweet enjoyment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 419.1
• Proteins: 5.8g
• Fats: 22.7g
• Carbohydrates: 49g

Ingredients

• Semolina: 100 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Sugar: 75 g
• Oranges: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Baking powder: 0.5 tsp
• Vanilla sugar: 0.5 tsp
• Sea salt: pinch
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
• Raisin: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190

2. Grate the orange zest and squeeze out the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

3. Melt the butter, mix with sugar, and beat with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Sugar: 75 g

4. Add an egg and mix everything thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

5. Add zest, flour, semolina, baking powder, raisins, vanilla sugar, salt, and orange juice with cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Vanilla sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sea salt:  pinch
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Raisin:  to taste

6. Place the dough in a mold greased with vegetable oil.

7. Bake for 20 minutes, check readiness with a toothpick.