Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Sfoof is a a Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. It is pleasing to the American palate due to its lack of rose water and orange blossom essence, found in most Middle Eastern desserts. Sahteyn (Bon appetit!)!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch round cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups semolina flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/8 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.

Step 2
In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.

Step 3
In a large bowl, stir milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add flour mixture and oil and beat with an electric beater at medium speed for 5 minutes. This step is essential, do not use any shortcuts.

Step 4
Pour into a prepared 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188
Calories
10g
Fat
24g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol2mg 1%
Sodium70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate24g 9%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars20g
Protein1g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium46mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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