Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof) — egypttales.com

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 appetite!)·       Servings: 12·       Yield: 1 9-inch round cake Ingredients·       1 ½ cups semolina flour·       ½ cup all-purpose flour·       1 teaspoon ground turmeric·       1 ½ teaspoons baking powder·       1 ⅛ cups white sugar·       1 cup milk·       ½ cup vegetable oil·       1 tablespoon pine nuts DirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.Step 2In a small bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric, and baking powder. Set aside.Step 3In 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.Step 4Pour 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 the wooden pick inserted in the center comes out dry. Think your friends would be interested? Share this story! Labeled Posts Blogger Widget in Tab Style  

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