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Brain Healthy Ingredients: Nuts, Turmeric Learn more
This variation on semolina and turmeric cake (called sfouf in Lebanon) is light and not-too-sweet...the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. The turmeric and almonds add an unusual brain boosting combination.
Tip:
To serve this cake in the traditional way, don't cut it into slices. Instead, cut it into small squares or diamonds.
Ingredients (serves 8-12):
1 1/2 cups semolina flour- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/8 cups white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup slivered or blanched almonds
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix semolina, flour, baking powder, and turmeric and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add flour mixture and melted butter and beat together.
- Pour the batter into a greased, 9-inch round pan. Add almonds to the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
