Sfoof (Lebanese Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Sfoof is a Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. This version mixes semolina and regular flour to make a light cake, topped with pine nuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.

Step 2

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 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.

Step 4

Pour into a prepared 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry, 25 to 35 minutes.