Search results
“Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)”
Zesta Library
Search result recipes
Results update across recipes, ingredients, categories, and kitchen styles.
Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
There are many Sfouf recipes, but this one is very easy, tested, and uses ingredients you’ll find in most homes. Best of all, it tastes delicious.
Semolina and Flour Cake
A tried-and-true homemade semolina and flour cake — successful and easy. Adding semolina gives the cake a special touch and an Eastern flavor. Try it and leave your comments!
Sfouf
Sfouf is a popular traditional dessert made in different ways, but the one ingredient they always have in common is "al-oqda al-safra" or turmeric, a spice that is very beneficial for health...
Semolina Kibbeh Dessert with Cream or Cream Cheese Filling
Semolina kibbeh is a sweet unlike any other. We recommend making it to impress your family and guests. It can be filled with cream or cream cheese, as you like.
Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)
Turmeric Chicken Rice
Turmeric chicken rice is a very practical, easy recipe. Serve with salad and plain yogurt. It’s also quick to prepare since chicken breasts cook fast.
Sfoof (Turmeric Semolina Cake)
Sfoof made at home — a tried-and-true, guaranteed recipe. This version benefits from letting the batter rest before baking for a better result. Enjoy!
Turmeric Rice (Yellow Spiced Rice)
Turmeric rice, or yellow spiced rice, made with a cozy homemade recipe. We added aromatic seasonings to the rice, giving it a distinctive fragrance and flavor. This rice is delicious with meats, especially fish.
Semolina Pudding with Milk
Semolina with milk — an easy, delicious and refreshing dessert when served chilled. Garnish with grated coconut or as you like; some enjoy it with syrup as well.
Semolina Pudding (Haleeb bil‑Semid)
Semolina pudding — an easy and very tasty dessert. Add ghee to the biscuit topping for extra flavor. You can also add sweet cheese to make a ‘fake knafeh.’
Cake Pops
Cake pops or cake balls with Nutella, whipped cream, or sweetened condensed milk—an easy recipe, perfect for celebrations and especially birthdays.
Semolina Dessert (Semolina Pudding)
A delicious and easy semolina dessert. Top with desiccated coconut and nuts as desired. Syrup is optional, according to taste.
How to Prepare Sfouf Dessert
Sfouf dessert... This sweet is very popular, which is why there are many recipes and ways to make it. There is no doubt that the quality of the yellow turmeric mixture used plays a major role in the final flavor!
Semolina Tray with Cocoa
A two-layer semolina tray: one layer of plain milk semolina and a second layer of milk semolina with cocoa. An inventive recipe you will definitely love — hope you try it!
Semolina Cone Sweets with Dates
A wonderful recipe for making biscuits or ka'ak cones with semolina and dates. A tried-and-tested homemade recipe made with simple ingredients, and we highly recommend giving it a try.
Cake with Cream and Jam Filling
A cake filled with cream and jam — very special because it's easy and the result tastes better than store-bought. The combination of jam and cream gives the cake an unbeatable flavor. Try it and tell us what you think.
Semolina Maamoul
Semolina maamoul (maamoul mad) — one of the best Arabic sweets that requires following rules for preparing and resting the dough to succeed. The result works every time. This recipe is detailed and contains the precise steps you need.
Sfouf
Sfouf is one of the easiest and quickest traditional desserts to make. This type of sweet is also valued for the many health benefits of turmeric, known as 'aqdat safra' in some countries.

















