Lebanese Cake Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish

Ingredients

 Semolina1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Plain flour1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Pine nuts1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3212 Calories from Fat 1197

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 136 g209.3%

Saturated Fat 20.6 g102.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 22.6 mg7.5%

Sodium 686.1 mg28.6%

Total Carbohydrates 460 g153.3%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g50.7%

Sugars 212.4 g

Protein 46 g91.5%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 86.7% Iron 34.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Grease a 7" baking tin.
Mix together semolina, flour, turmeric and baking powder in a bowl.
Set aside.
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F Grease a 7" baking tin.
In a big bowl combine milk and sugar.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add flour mixture & oil to the milk.
Beat with an electric beater at medium speed for about 5 minutes.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin.
Sprinkle pinenuts on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Let it cool in the oven for 5 minutes.
Take out on a wire rack.
Garsnish with powdered sugar and candied orange peel.

Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

should the baking tin have a hole in the middle?
Posted on: 14 January 2012 - 12:04pm
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Samina Tapia says :

You mean a Bundt/tube pan or a ring mold? Yes you can use that as well if you like. The cake looks prettier. However if you do not have that you can use a regular round cake tin as well. Make sure to grease the pan very well so that you can unmold the cake.
Posted on: 16 January 2012 - 5:30am
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