Sfouf Twist: Turmeric Almond Coffee Cake for Thanksgiving (Edit recipe)

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Inspired by Sfouf, the Middle Eastern cake for special occasions, this coffee cake brings warmth and color to your table. Forget the crumb—this cake gets its irresistible crunch from a caramelized brown sugar and pine nut topping. Decorated with nonpareils and golden turmeric, it’s as stunning as it is comforting. Serve with whipped cream and coffee for the ultimate cozy finish.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

55 minutes

INGREDIENTS

15

Serves: 12

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Ingredients

The Cake

The Topping

The Glaze

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

The Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x3-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs at high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. With the mixer still running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin drizzle and beat until thick and creamy.
  4. Add the yogurt, spices, lemon juice and zest and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Add the almond cake mix and mix on low until well combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, and evenly sprinkle with brown sugar and pine nuts.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in baking pan for 5-10 minutes before unmolding.

The Glaze

  1. Microwave honey, lemon juice and butter on high for 60-90 seconds, or until it develops a syrup-like consistency.
  2. Lightly brush glaze on sides of hot cake.

Notes

All our recipes are designed to be versatile and adapt to your preferences. Choose a robust olive oil for a bold, distinctive flavor or a mild, buttery olive oil for something more delicate. Prefer butter? Going dairy-free? Most of our recipes easily adjust to fit your style. Make it a Gift! Bake this cake and include this recipe as a beautiful 4" x 6" card to create the perfect, ready-to-share gift.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:209
Fat:22 g
Carbohydrates:4 g
Protein:2 g
Cholesterol:8 g
Sodium:24 mg
Fiber:0 g
Sugars:4 g
Sugar Alcohol:0 g
Calculated per serving.
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