Sugar-Free Sfouf

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Sugar-Free Sfouf, a gluten-free and naturally sweetened twist on the classic Lebanese semolina cake. This recipe swaps out traditional sugar for date syrup, giving it a rich, caramel-like sweetness without refined sugar. Enhanced with the vibrant golden hue and earthy flavor of turmeric, this moist cake is elevated by the creamy richness of tahini and the crunch of toasted pine nuts on top. Made with fine semolina, whole wheat flour, and almond milk, it's a healthier dessert option that's perfect for tea time, festive gatherings, or as a guilt-free treat. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this sfouf recipe is dairy-free, sugar-free, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fine semolina
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups Almond milk
• 0.75 cup Date syrup
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the fine semolina, whole wheat flour, baking powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all the dry ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, almond milk, date syrup, and tahini until you have a smooth liquid mixture.

Step 4

Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Sprinkle the pine nuts evenly over the top of the batter.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the sfouf to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Slice the sfouf into squares or diamond shapes and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1377.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4505.4

Total Fat 277.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2853.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 469.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 120.5g
Protein 71.3g	0%

Vitamin D 156.2IU	0%
Calcium 3277.2mg	0%
Iron 10731.1mg	0%
Potassium 2521.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 40.3%