Basbousa(semolina cake)
Basbousa(semolina cake)

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Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian - middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut. Basbousa Aka Harissa (Coconut Yogurt Semolina Cake).

Basbousa(semolina cake) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Basbousa(semolina cake) is something that I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook basbousa(semolina cake) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Basbousa(semolina cake):
  1. Prepare Syrup
  2. Make ready 2 1/4 cups sugar
  3. Take 1 1/2 cups water
  4. Make ready Juice from 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoon orange juice)
  5. Make ready 1 tablespoon honey
  6. Take Cake
  7. Make ready 2 cups semolina
  8. Make ready 1 cup sugar
  9. Take 1 stick butter, softened
  10. Take 1 cup whole milk
  11. Make ready 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. Take 1 tablespoon baking powder
  13. Make ready 1 tablespoon baking soda
  14. Take 2 eggs
  15. Get Blanched split almonds

Recipe adapted from Vian Alnidawi and Sara Nassr, Comal Heritage. Basbousa are small cakes that are covered with syrup. The are perfect with coffee or tea. Whip sugar and coconut oil in a large bowl until sugar melts in the fat.

Instructions to make Basbousa(semolina cake):
  1. Prepare syrup first. Dissolve sugar in water in a medium saucepan. Add lemon juice and bring to boil. Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey. Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 min. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. In separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly add to butter and egg mixture. Stir in milk
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon. Take a butter knife and make diamond shapes. Place an almond in the center of each diamond.
  6. Bake for 25 min. Remove cake from oven and pour syrup over cake until no more can be absorbed. Allow to cool

From Saad Fayed, I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. They are just enough to add that extra umpf to a meal. The syrup is not too sugary, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. This semolina cake is an Egyptian and Middle Eastern delicacy that is served during special occasions. Serve Basbousa during a tea party with Qahwa or as a dessert during dinner.

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