No Flour, No Egg, No Oil Turkish Dessert | Sambali | Revani | Semolina Sponge Cake | Recipe #7

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with unique flavor.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at lower cost.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are a good substitute with similar texture.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Mix semolina, sugar, milk, and baking soda in a bowl until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved.

Once the sambali is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the cooled syrup over the hot cake.

Allow the sambali to absorb the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Garnish with peeled almonds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens