1st Time Trial; “Triple Decker”, Traditional Lebanese Cake: (SFOUF). Turmeric and Carob Molasses!

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while canola is usually cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

Sift ground aniseed to get the powder out.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and turmeric in a bowl.

Pour milk into the center of the dry ingredients and mix properly from the inside to the outside.

Add orange blossom water and oil to the mixture.

Divide the batter into two portions, one for the bottom and one for the top.

Spread tahini all over the pan and edges to prevent sticking.

Pour half of the yellow batter into the pan for the bottom layer.

Pour the black molasses batter in the center and spread it outwards to prevent mixing with the yellow batter.

Finish by adding the remaining yellow batter on top.

Decorate the top with both colors of batter and add pine nuts.

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for approximately 40 minutes, checking for doneness.

Let cool for 30 minutes before cutting.

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