Basbousa (Sweeet Semolina Cake) Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This recipe is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake that originated in Egypt, although it is also popular in other countries Moroco.Easy and quick recipe to prepare.This recipe is good in taste.It is a type of dessert.Sweet in taste.

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Ingredients for Basbousa (Sweeet Semolina Cake) Recipe

  • 1.25 cup Semolina
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1-0 cup 5 natural unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1.75 cup Sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rose water

Directions: Basbousa (sweeet Semolina Cake) Recipe

step 1

  • STEP 1.Mix the semolina, flour, coconut, sugar & baking powder together in a mixing bowl. On other hand let the butter melt and beat the egg.

step 2

  • STEP 2.Then add the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and almond extract to the dry mixture and mix until connected and creamy. Prepare an 8×11 pan. Generously butter the pan and transfer the mixture into the baking pan.

step 3

  • STEP 3.Using a sharp object, cut the basbousa into diamond or kite shapes.

step 4

  • STEP 4.Preheat the oven to 350°f and bake the basbousa for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Retrace the cuts made prior to baking with a sharp object.

step 5

  • STEP 5.Making the syrup bring to boiling point the water, sugar & lemon juice. Once the syrup reaches the pique point, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for at least 5-6 minutes. Once the syrup condenses a little bit by simmering it, add the rose water and let the syrup simmer again for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer the syrup into a jug and let it cool off.

step 6

  • STEP 6.Soaking the cake with syrup pour the syrup on the basbousa and decorate with shredded coconut.
Nutrition
value
3135
calories per serving
139 g Fat60 g Protein400 g Carbs43 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    139g
  • Protein
    60g
  • Carbs
    400g
  • Fiber
    43g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    400g
  • Protein
    60g
  • Fiber
    43g

Fats

  • Fat
    139g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    547mg
  • Iron
    18mg
  • Vitamin A
    41mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    11mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    274mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    32mg
  • Vitamin E
    11mg
  • Copper
    3mcg
  • Magnesium
    234mg
  • Manganese
    5mg
  • Phosphorus
    942mg
  • Selenium
    86mcg
  • Zinc
    7mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp