Crispy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Semolina Squares: Easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake

📝 Description

Upgrade your afternoon coffee routine with these incredible Cinnamon Brown Sugar Semolina Squares! Combining the rustic, crumbly texture of fine semolina with a sweet, caramelized cinnamon-sugar crust, this simple sheet cake is baked to golden perfection. Every single bite offers a delightful crunch on the outside that gives way to a soft, moist, and buttery interior. It’s a wonderful sweet treat that requires zero complicated cake decorating skills and fills your entire home with a cozy, warm bakery aroma!

🥮 Ingredients

• 2 cups Fine Semolina (Smida)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Whole milk (or plain yogurt)
• ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Crispy Topping:

• 3 tbsp Light brown sugar
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

📋 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch metal or glass baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the Liquids: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly fluffy. Pour in the melted butter, vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until well combined.
3. Combine the Dry: In a separate bowl, stir together the fine semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
4. Form the Batter: Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Use a silicone spatula to fold gently just until a cohesive, smooth batter forms. Do not overmix, or the semolina will become too dense.
5. Pour and Smooth: Pour the golden batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. Use the back of your spatula or a small offset spatula to smooth the surface into a perfectly flat layer.
6. Add the Cinnamon Crust: In a tiny bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together. Scatter this spiced sugar mixture generously and evenly across the entire raw surface of the batter.
7. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the center rack of your oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The cake is done when the edges look dark golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Slice and Serve: Allow the cake to cool down inside the pan for 15 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice it into clean, neat squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a fresh cup of coffee!