Safra - Traditional Libyan Semolina and Date Cake W/Syrup Recipe

Name: Safra - Traditional Libyan Semolina and Date Cake W/Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 12 lbs pitted dates, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 lbs semolina (fine or medium); 1 lb granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup sunflower oil; ¾ cup water; blanched almonds or whole cloves, for garnish; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup water; 1 cup honey; 1 lemon, juice of, 2 to 3 tablespoon

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 12 lbs pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 lbs semolina (fine or medium)
1 lb granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sunflower oil
¾ cup water
blanched almonds or whole cloves, for garnish
1 cup sugar
½ cup water
1 cup honey
1 lemon, juice of, 2 to 3 tablespoon

1
Put the oil and dates in a heavy skillet and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for about 20 minutes, or until a thick paste has formed.
2
Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and cloves.
3
Cool the paste.
4
Mix cake ingredients except the almonds or cloves together into a thick batter.
5
Put half of the batter into a cake tin 12 x 12 in., or 12 x 16 inches Put in the date filling, pressing it into the corners of the tin so that it covers the batter.
6
Pour in the balance of the batter and smooth out the surface.
7
Lightly score the top of the cake in 2- inches diamond shapes or square pieces.
8
Put 1 blanched almond in the center of each diamond or press 1 whole clove into each piece, with the stem down.
9
(clove is prettier but yor not going to eat it!
10
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11
Put the cake tin into the center of the oven so that it bakes evenly, and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 45 minutes.
12
Put all syrup ingredients into a pan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
13
When the cake is removed from the oven, pour the hot syrup over the top and allow it to be absorbed.
14
Let the cake stand at room temperature for at least 6 hours before eating.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1 12 lbs pitted dates, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Safra - Traditional Libyan Semolina and Date Cake W/Syrup falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Safra - Traditional Libyan Semolina and Date Cake W/Syrup

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