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Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof)

Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof) recipe

Sfoof is a traditional Lebanese cake that gets its vibrant yellow color from turmeric.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2000
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup Semolina
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Rosewater
  • 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together semolina, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and turmeric powder.
  3. Add vegetable oil, almond milk, and rosewater to the dry ingredients. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
  5. Sprinkle pine nuts and sesame seeds on top of the batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
  8. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Sugars 20g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.