Sweet Lebanese Sfouf with Turmeric and Pine Nuts

Name: Sweet Lebanese Sfouf with Turmeric and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Semolina; All-purpose flour; Ground turmeric; Sugar; Baking powder; Milk; Vegetable oil; Pine nuts; Sesame seeds; Tahini

A delightful sweet cake infused with turmeric and topped with pine nuts.

Sfouf is a popular Lebanese cake known for its vibrant yellow color, thanks to turmeric, and its soft, spongy texture. Delicious as a snack or dessert!

1 h 15 min
8
Easy

Ingredients

For the Sfouf Cake

Semolina

2 cups

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Ground turmeric

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 cup

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Milk

1 cup

Vegetable oil

1 cup

For the Topping

Pine nuts

2 tablespoons

Sesame seeds

1 tablespoon

Tahini

1 tablespoon (for greasing the pan)

Preparation

Preparing the Batter

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Ensure the oven is fully preheated to achieve maximum cake rise.

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina, flour, turmeric, sugar, and baking powder.

Add wet ingredients

Slowly whisk in milk and vegetable oil until smooth.

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquids.

Preparing the Pan

Grease the pan

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.

Pour batter

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Add topping

Sprinkle pine nuts and sesame seeds evenly over the top.

Cooking Process

Baking

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cooling

Allow the sfouf to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Serving

Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Plating & Serving