Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup Recipe

Name: Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Syrup Ingredients; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon honey (optional); Cake Ingredients; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups semolina; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 cup whole milk; Optional; blanched almond halve; whipped cream

Servings: persons

Syrup Ingredients
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Cake Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semolina
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup whole milk
Optional
blanched almond halve
whipped cream

1
Prepare syrup first.
2
Dissolve sugar inwater in a medium saucepan.
3
Add lemon juice and bring to a boil.
4
Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey.
5
Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and set aside.
7
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
8
Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
9
Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
10
In a separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder, and baking soda.
11
Slowly add to butter and egg mixture.
12
Stir in milk.
13
Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon.
14
Take a butter knife and make diagonal lines from left to right and complete to make diamond shapes.
15
Place an almond in the center of each diamond.
16
Bake for 25 minutes.
17
Remove cake from oven and pour syrup over cake until no more can be absorbed.
18
Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
19
Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Syrup Ingredients, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup 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.

Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup

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