Lebanese Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Semolina | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Plain flour | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Turmeric powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Oil | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Pine nuts | 1 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
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.
