turmeric cake - sfoof

Beirut
Updated on Jun 6, 2013

This is a Lebanese (Middle Eastern) cake-like dessert. Easy and delicious. Originally Sfoof is made with semolina but this is an easier version and for me, a much tastier one. Give it a try!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground aniseed
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 3/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste

How To Make turmeric cake - sfoof

  • Step 1
    -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. -Grease an 11 inch pan with tahini paste. -Mix all ingredients together, leaving the sesame seeds aside. -Pour the mixture in the baking pan, then sprinkle the top with the sesame seeds. -Bake until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Puddings
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Method: Bake
Ingredient: Flour

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