Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake) Recipe

Name: Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 2 teaspoons whole anise seeds; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons anise seed powder; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon tahini
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons whole anise seeds
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons anise seed powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons pine nuts

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with tahini.
2
Combine boiling water and anise seeds in a glass measuring cup; let steep, about 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Discard anise seeds.
3
Mix flour, turmeric, baking powder, and anise seed powder together in a bowl. Make a well in the center; mix in oil and butter. Stir in sweetened anise water until batter is the consistency of thick yogurt.
4
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Score top into diamond shapes with the tip of a knife; place 1 pine nut in the center of each diamond.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

1942

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 2 teaspoons whole anise seeds, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake) 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.

Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

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