SFOUF (LEBANESE TURMERIC CAKE)
This Lebanese cake flavored with anise seeds was one of my favorite treats growing up. It's a beautiful bright yellow thanks to turmeric powder. My grandmother shared her recipe with me so I can finally make it for myself!
Provided by LauraF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 48.9 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
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Bts Firnooo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Mustafa Shabbir
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover semolina.
Katosi Dan
[email protected]This sfouf cake is a delicious and unique treat. The turmeric gives it a beautiful color and a slightly spicy flavor. I highly recommend it!
Joyce Lewis
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.
Dysfunctional Business
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to introduce them to Lebanese cuisine.
Selva Thala
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the turmeric gives it a unique and delicious taste.
Zahid Iqbal353535
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the turmeric gave it a beautiful golden color.
Malik You malik
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Pijus Stanulionis
[email protected]This sfouf cake is a unique and delicious treat. The turmeric gives it a beautiful color and a slightly spicy flavor. I highly recommend it!
Sahid Tee
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover semolina.
Darrion Pittman
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a dense, moist, and flavorful cake that is perfect for special occasions.
ameer is road
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the turmeric gave it a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.
Yousif Abbasi
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Susie Cavazos
[email protected]This sfouf cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.
Tanim Mia
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. It was a great way to introduce my friends to Lebanese cuisine.
Zohra Khan
[email protected]This sfouf cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of turmeric, semolina, and coconut gave it a unique and flavorful taste. It was moist and fluffy, with a delicate crumb. I loved the subtle sweetness and the hint of spice from the turmeric.