Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake
Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake is lightly sweet with a warm, earthy turmeric aroma and a tender, slightly coarse crumb from semolina. A scattering of pine nuts toasts on top, adding gentle nuttiness and texture. Serve this golden cake with tea or coffee for an afternoon treat, or as a simple dessert after a Middle Eastern-inspired dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the semolina, flour, turmeric, and baking powder. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, stir the milk and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the flour mixture and the oil, then beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. This step is essential; do not take any shortcuts.
- 4
Pour the batter into the prepared 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle the top with pine nuts.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out dry, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 268.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.59 g Low Source
- Carbs 41.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 13.26 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.36 g Moderate
- Sugar 20.82 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 34.43 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 135.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sfoof Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake is a Lebanese breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Turmeric, and Milk. Each serving provides about 268.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake?
- It is a Lebanese cake recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Turmeric, Milk, Pine Nuts. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sfoof – Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
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