SEMOLINA TURMERIC CAKE (SFOOF)
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!)
Provided by Lara
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.
- 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.
- Pour into a prepared 9 inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 69.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
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Miraj Islam
miraj87@gmail.comThis cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
M.sameer Ahmed
mahmed86@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of semolina, but I really enjoyed this cake. The turmeric flavor is subtle and the cake is very moist.
Aashi 123
aashi12334@gmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's sure to impress.
omar alii
o_a@hotmail.comI love the flavor of turmeric in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a cake before.
It's Abishek
aits@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover semolina. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Suhayb
suhayb@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Richard Feltoe
f-r@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Ruth Joseph
r96@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Rahma Saleh Mohamed (Alpella)
rahma-s@aol.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
MAHAD MORGAN
m_mahad9@gmail.comThe cake was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a bit more milk or yogurt next time.
Rana Shahroz
r_s@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Anis Khan
anis_khan81@yahoo.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turmeric. But I'm so glad I did! The turmeric flavor was very subtle and the cake was absolutely delicious.
Pets lavar Ariyan (গাছ প্রেমিক)
pets.l18@yahoo.comThis cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making it again.
Kamal Ahmed
ahmed-k9@hotmail.comI've never had semolina cake before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the turmeric gave it a beautiful golden color.
Shoaib ali9929
a87@gmail.comThis semolina turmeric cake was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the turmeric adding a subtle warmth and the semolina giving it a lovely texture. It was also incredibly easy to make, which is always a bonus.