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!)

• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ⅛ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 1 ½ cups semolina flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat 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. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry.