Name: Golden Turmeric Cake
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup semolina flour; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup superfine sugar; Scant 2/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Use the tahini to “grease” the inside of a 7-inch savarin or tube pan. Mix the black and white sesame seeds together and sprinkle them evenly into the pan.
In a large bowl, add the flour, semolina, turmeric, baking powder and sugar. Whisk to combine. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, oil and orange blossom water. Mix until you have a smooth batter and then pour into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting it onto a rack to cool. Serve while still a little warm with a strong cup of coffee.

Cook’s Note

The cake can also be baked in a 7-inch square pan. Grease the pan as directed but sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the batter instead of underneath.