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My review
Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof)
Lara
"A Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. It is pleasing to the American palate due to its lack of rose water and orange blossom essence, found in most Middle Eastern desserts. Sahteyn! (Bon appetit!)"
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Ingredients
servings 263Original recipe yields 12 servings (1 9-inch round cake)
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder. Set aside.
- 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.
- Pour into a prepared 9 inch round pan. Sprinkle top with pine nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out dry.
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Read all reviews 1722 Ratings
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Most helpful positive review
3/13/2006
My whole family really enjoyed this recipe!! Its very yummy!! The younger ones put syrup on top to make it even sweeter.
Most helpful critical review
6/30/2003
It has a very pungent taste that wasn't very pleasing. I assume it is an acquired taste, but my family and I disliked it.
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3/13/2006
My whole family really enjoyed this recipe!! Its very yummy!! The younger ones put syrup on top to make it even sweeter.
8/18/2010
I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out delicious! As I grow older I'm getting more and more turned off of overly sweet desserts, so this was perfect. I love the taste of turmeric, but i...
10/19/2004
AWESOME CAKE. I love Middle Eastern cooking, and the turmeric is such a pleasant surprise. Shukran :)
4/16/2003
I added a good amount or rose water, and I cooked it longer in a gas oven.
6/30/2003
It has a very pungent taste that wasn't very pleasing. I assume it is an acquired taste, but my family and I disliked it.
6/21/2007
I made this for a dinner club party themed "Mushrooms and Turmeric." I was excited to find a recipe that actually fit the theme. It was good and served its purpose but was not one of my favori...
8/26/2009
I made this cake using Chinese five spice instead of turmeric, and it was great. I really liked the texture. Without the spice, it's also a great eggless cake recipe.
11/10/2011
I use fine semolina and no milk. Turns out perfect. I add sesame seeds on top instead of pine nuts
5/11/2014
I was looking for a "birthday" cake that wouldn't be too sweet and didn't need icing. We cook with turmeric all the time, especially in soups and in various foods over rice. What a pleasant an...