Orange Turmeric Cake That's a Perfect Mediterranean Summer Treat!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar texture with a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sliced almonds maintain crunch, while peanuts are often cheaper.

Mix together sugar, orange juice, buttermilk, and orange blossom water until smooth.

In a stand mixer, combine flour, semolina, turmeric, baking powder, salt, and anise seeds and mix for 30 seconds.

Slowly pour in melted ghee while mixing until a wet sand texture forms.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on medium low until smooth.

Coat a 13x9 brownie pan with tahini and pour the batter into the pan.

Press mandarin slices into the batter to mark squares.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until done.

Let cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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