Simple, Delicious Mannik Cake

Ideal for tea, it makes you want to eat another piece! Mannik-glass was baked by our mothers and grandmothers at a time when there was a shortage of food. It is made from what is always at hand. This pie turns out rich, moist and very tasty!
cook time: 1h
Maya Lindell
Simple, Delicious Mannik Cake

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305
Calories
11g
Fat
45g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Sugar 1 cup
Wheat flour 1 cup
Butter 70 g
Eggs 2 pc
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Soda 0.5 tsp
Semolina 1 cup
Kefir 1 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make a manna glass? Prepare your food. Take a glass with a volume of 200 ml. To avoid weighing the butter, you can also measure it in a glass — you will need a little less than half a glass of melted butter. You can use margarine instead of butter, and baking powder instead of baking soda. Kefir is suitable for any fat content.

Step 2

Step 2
Take a deep bowl and beat the eggs into it. Be sure to wash your eggs before using them, as even seemingly clean shells can harbor harmful bacteria. It is best to use food grade detergents and a brush. Pour kefir into them, then add sugar and semolina. Mix everything with a whisk and leave to stand for 20-30 minutes to allow the semolina to swell.

Step 3

Step 3
While the semolina is swelling, melt and then cool the butter. At the end of this recipe you will find an article on how to choose the right semolina to get excellent results.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour the butter and vegetable oil into the standing mixture, add sifted flour mixed with soda to it. It is important to sift the flour to saturate it with oxygen. Then the baked goods will turn out airy and rise well during baking.

Step 5

Step 5
Mix the products with a whisk until completely homogeneous. The result should be a thick but flowing dough. If it turns out too steep (this will be affected by the thickness of kefir, the size of the eggs, and the properties of the flour), then dilute it with kefir.

Step 6

Step 6
Take a suitable baking dish. Grease it with a small amount of vegetable oil and sprinkle with semolina — by sticking to the oil, it will form a crispy crust and prevent sticking. I bake in silicone, there is no need to lubricate it. Pour the dough into the mold and smooth the top.

Step 7

Step 7
Bake the manna in the oven, preheated to 180°C, for 40-50 minutes. The exact time will depend on your oven and the size of the cake. You can read more about the operating features of ovens in the article about ovens. The link is at the end of the recipe. Check doneness with a wooden skewer — it will come out dry from the center. The top of the manna will turn brown. Remove the finished manna from the oven, cool and remove from the mold.

Step 8

Step 8
Serve a glass of manna with kefir to the table, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Bon appetit!

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