Tishpishti Is Sephardi Honey Cake, But Better

This story originally appeared on The Nosher.

Honey cake is a hallmark of Rosh Hashanah and the fall Jewish holidays - Ashkenazi honey cake, that is. But did you know there's a Sephardi cake traditionally served for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur break fast and during Sukkot? Like its Eastern European counterpart, tishpishti symbolizes wishes for a sweet new year and the fullness of life.

The cake is also popular for Purim and adapted for Passover.

Semolina pastries and puddings have been made for centuries throughout the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East. Tishpishti is traditionally...