How to make Sfouf (Turmeric Cake)
Sfouf, also known as the Lebanese turmeric cake, is one of the most delicious side dishes to impress your guests. The Lebanese semolina cake has a diamond square shape, making the presentation attractive.
The best thing about Sfouf is that you can make it easily at your home. The turmeric cake suits a vegan diet because it uses vegan sugar and non-dairy milk. Today’s article will give you a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make the dish. Read on!
Ingredients
- Eight ounces of white granulated sugar
- Eight ounces of milk
- Four ounces of vegetable oil
- Eight ounces of fine semolina
- Four ounces of all-purpose flour
- Six grams or two tablespoons of turmeric
- Five grams or one teaspoon of baking powder
- Two grams of ground cardamom or aniseed
- ¼ teaspoon of slat
- Two tablespoons of sesame seeds
- Two tablespoons of tahini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- Use tahini to coat the baking pan
- Use a pastry brush to get the job done well
- Mix milk and sugar in a large bowl
- Add some oil to the bowl and whisk again
- Set aside the bowl and focus on preparing other ingredients
- Use another bowl to mix the semolina, flour, baking powder, and turmeric
- Don’t forget to add the aniseed and salt
- Use the back of a wooden spoon to break the lumps
- Now add the dry ingredients to the milk mixture in three additions
- While whisking is essential, don’t overmix
- Pour a smooth batter into a baking pan
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or pine nuts on the surface
- You can also use raw almonds – use your creative skills
- Bake the cake on the middle shelf of your oven for 25-30 minutes
- Avoid overbaking because this will make the cake dry
- Remove the cake from the oven and set it aside to cool down
- Slice the cake and serve the pieces to your family or friends
