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!)
My whole family really enjoyed this recipe!! Its very yummy!! The younger ones put syrup on top to make it even sweeter.
Read MoreI 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 favorite desserts. I'd consider making it again for another "themed" meal.
Read MoreMy whole family really enjoyed this recipe!! Its very yummy!! The younger ones put syrup on top to make it even sweeter.
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 it can be pungent--as one reviewer noted--especially if not measured correctly. Make sure you use a proper measuring spoon, because adding too much of certain spices (powdered cloves comes to mind) can overpower a baked good. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
AWESOME CAKE. I love Middle Eastern cooking, and the turmeric is such a pleasant surprise. Shukran :)
I added a good amount or rose water, and I cooked it longer in a gas oven.
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 favorite desserts. I'd consider making it again for another "themed" meal.
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.
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.
I use fine semolina and no milk. Turns out perfect. I add sesame seeds on top instead of pine nuts
nice cake, not too sweet.
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 and tasteful surprise! I did include some extra ingredients though. I added more pine nuts in and on top of the cake, a little rose water to the ingredients, and when the cake cooled, I dusted the cake with a little confectioner sugar--to look a slight more festive without being too sweet!
had to make this when i saw the name. several times a day my hungry 15mo runs up to me saying "foof!" it's different in a mild, pleasant way. the whole family enjoyed it drizzled with maple syrup. i think we'll make it again.
We loved it! I don't find turmeric pungent in any bad way at all, probably because I like exotic dishes. I actually made a mistake in using a different kind of flour because our supermarket does not have semolina flour, so the end product is not much cake-ish haha But I love the taste. My 5-year-old daughter helped me bake it and she loved the taste and smell too. I am going to bake it again! :D
It's delish. The reason why some people may not like it is because semolina is a very distinct taste that not everyone will love. But- many people will love it. Egg-free cakes are different, but that's what makes them unique! Try it, and you probably won't regret it!
Just OK. Flavour is a bit bland. Instead of pine nuts try topping the cake with toasted sesame seeds.
This reminded me of corn bread. I forgot to add the pine nuts but I will make this in place of cornbread in the future.
