Lebanese Turmeric Cake

  • 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.

Benefits of Lebanese Turmeric Cake

  • Contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties.
  • Acts an an anti-inflammatory.
  • Is high in manganese, phosphorus and potassium.
  • A tablespoon of ground turmeric has 29 calories and nearly a gram of protein.

Ingredients

  • 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
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  • Protein: 3g
  • Type: Free