Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake Recipe

Name: Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup semolina flour; 1 cup yogurt; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 beaten eggs; Syrup; 3 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 lemons or 1/2 lime; 1 cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup semolina flour
1 cup yogurt
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 beaten eggs
Syrup
3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 lemons or 1/2 lime
1 cinnamon stick

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First make the cake:
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder very well in large bowl.
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Melt butter, add into mixture.
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Add yogurt into the mixture, mix well.
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Add eggs, mix well again.
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Beat mixture for 2 minutes til there are no lumps.
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Pour into 9 X 13 inch baking pan brushed with very little oil.
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Bake in middle rack of oven for 45 minutes.
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While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup:
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Mix 3 cups sugar & one cup water in a pot, put on stove on high heat.
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Add in vanilla and cinnamon stick. Stir well.
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Squeeze half lemon into mixture, drop the lemon itself in there after squeezing.
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Mix well, let boil for 1 minute, remove from heat.
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After cake is a golden color (after about 45 mins), remove from oven, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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Pour syrup onto the whole cake, let cool. Cut into as many pieces as you like.
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Enjoy!

1473

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup semolina flour, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake

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