Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

This anise-flavored Lebanese cake is a beautiful golden color thanks to turmeric powder; try it the next time you want a unique dessert.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
283 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 teaspoons whole anise seeds
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 cups boiling water
  • 1.25 teaspoons anise seed powder

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