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Basbousa (Semolina Cake)
Halaldesserthalal

Basbousa (Semolina Cake)

Total Time
45 min
Prep / Cook
15 / 30 min
Serves
8 people

Ingredients

  • 100 g Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 150 g Sugar
  • 100 g Desiccated coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 300 g Semolina
  • 200 g Sugar for syrup
  • 200 ml Water for syrup
  • 200 g Yoghurt
  • 1 Blanched almonds for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice for syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rose water for syrup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix semolina, sugar, coconut, yoghurt, melted butter, baking powder, and vanilla.

  2. 2

    Let rest for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C.

  3. 3

    Pour into a greased baking dish. Score into diamond shapes.

  4. 4

    Place an almond on each piece.

  5. 5

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

  6. 6

    Make syrup by boiling sugar and water. Add lemon juice and rose water.

  7. 7

    Pour cold syrup over hot basbousa. Let soak for 30 minutes before serving.

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