What is the answer to the “sfouf” NYT crossword clue?

[AngieMacal]

I’m trying to solve a recent NYT crossword and came across the clue “sfouf.” I’m completely stuck and can’t figure out what it refers to. Has anyone seen this sfouf NYT crossword clue before or knows the answer? Any hints, explanations, or insights would be really appreciated!

 

[JordanSkye]

SFOUF NYT crossword answer The clue (SFOUF) usually aims at an unusual or whimsical letter pattern usually addressed through having it recognized as an inverted or codified sound and not a written word, as occurs in the modern NYT crossword puzzles.

 

[Pedro]

CAKE is usually the solution to the New York Times crossword puzzle that "Sfouf" refers to. Sfouf is a Lebanese type of traditional almond semolina cake that has bright yellow color as a result of turmeric. It is a common vegan pastry as it is normally prepared without butter and eggs. When used as a clue in the New York Times crossword, clues to such international culinary common foods tend to be used in order to test the culture of the solver.

 

[madison]

Oh yeah, that one’s sneaky sfouf is a Middle Eastern (Lebanese) turmeric cake, so the NYT crossword answer is usually CAKE.

 

[Kian]

The answer to the NYT crossword clue “sfouf” (as in What sfouf is, in Lebanese cuisine) is CAKE — sfouf is a traditional Lebanese semolina cake.