SFOUF (LEBANESE TURMERIC CAKE)
This Lebanese cake flavored with anise seeds was one of my favorite treats growing up. It's a beautiful bright yellow thanks to turmeric powder. My grandmother shared her recipe with me so I can finally make it for myself!
Provided by LauraF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
- Combine boiling water and anise seeds in a glass measuring cup; let steep, about 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Discard anise seeds.
- Mix flour, turmeric, baking powder, and anise seed powder together in a bowl. Make a well in the center; mix in oil and butter. Stir in sweetened anise water until batter is the consistency of thick yogurt.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Score top into diamond shapes with the tip of a knife; place 1 pine nut in the center of each diamond.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 48.9 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
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Kamugisha Benard
[email protected]I've made this Sfouf cake a few times now and it's always a success. The cake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the semolina and the sweetness of the sugar syrup. I also like the fact that it's not too heavy.
Ali Qatar
[email protected]This Sfouf cake is a great way to use up leftover semolina. The cake is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I especially love the hint of orange blossom water.
Felix Kimeu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Sfouf cake turned out really dense and dry. The flavor was also very bland. I'm not sure if I'll try this recipe again.
Acey Wacey
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Victor Bates
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this Sfouf cake because I'm not a big fan of semolina. But I'm so glad I did! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the semolina gave it a unique and delicious texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Rebecca Suttles
[email protected]This Sfouf cake is a must-try for anyone who loves semolina cakes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. The cake is light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I especially love the hint of orange blossom water.
Lauren Gierat
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different Sfouf cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
lina benhaddi
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the orange blossom water gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sagar Jan
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong with my Sfouf cake. It was supposed to be light and fluffy, but it turned out dense and rubbery. The flavor was also very bland. I'm not sure if I did something wrong or if the recipe is just bad.
Crystal Coulter
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was a bit of a disappointment. It was very dense and dry, and the flavor was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Shema Sebatunzi
[email protected]I was looking for a new cake recipe to try, and I came across this Sfouf cake. I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cake was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake aga
Omar Aweis Maike
[email protected]I've made this Sfouf cake a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the semolina and the sweetness of the sugar syrup. I also like the fact that it's not too heavy.
Md.Faysal Howlader
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was a bit too bland for my taste. I couldn't really taste the semolina or the orange blossom water. I would definitely add more spices and flavorings next time.
never Forgotten
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of semolina, but I thought this Sfouf cake was pretty good. The flavor was subtle and delicate, and the texture was light and airy. I especially liked the hint of orange blossom water.
Odafe Idisi
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I liked the texture and the flavor of the semolina. I would definitely make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Murad Chowdhury Ashik
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this Sfouf cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very moist and flavorful, and I loved the orange blossom water. I also liked the fact that it wasn't too sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Fazan Daniel
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was a bit more dense than I expected, but it was still very good. I liked the nutty flavor of the semolina and the sweetness of the sugar syrup. I would definitely make this cake again, but I might try using a different type of flour
Sandra Frazier
[email protected]I have never had Sfouf cake before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The flavor was subtle and delicate, and the texture was light and airy. I especially liked the hint of orange blossom water.
James Hunt
[email protected]This Sfouf cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of semolina, yogurt, and orange blossom water gave it a unique and flavorful taste. It was also incredibly moist and fluffy, thanks to the whipped egg whites. I will definitely be making this