Ingredients

  • 2 cups Semolina
  • 1.5 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 cup Almond Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground aniseed (can be substituted for 2 tsp of cardamom
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Soymilk (or water), chilled
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 handful Sesame seeds, slivered almonds or pine nuts, to garnish. I used chopped raw almonds

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
  • In a bowl, mix semolina, flour, turmeric, baking powder, and aniseed. Add oil and stir to make a runny paste.
  • In a separate bowl, melt sugar in the chilled soymilk. Gradually beat the sugar mixture into the flour and spices paste.
  • Grease the baking dish with tahini (or oil). Pour batter into the pan and ensure that the top is flat.. Garnish with your choice of seeds or nuts.
  • Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden-brown. Insert a bamboo skewer into the cake; if it comes out clean, it's ready. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Best served with tea or coffee.