Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake Recipe

Name: Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 3 cups semolina; 3/4 cup unsweetened butter, melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds (to garnish) or 1/2 cup ground pistachio nut (to garnish); syrup; 4 cups sugar; 3 cups water; 1/2 small lemon, juice of (or equivalent citric acid)

Servings: persons

cake
3 cups semolina
3/4 cup unsweetened butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds (to garnish) or 1/2 cup ground pistachio nut (to garnish)
syrup
4 cups sugar
3 cups water
1/2 small lemon, juice of (or equivalent citric acid)

1
Mix the semolina, the sugar and the butter in a large bowl. Use your hands to corporate the butter with the other ingredients until mixed well.
2
Mix the yogurt and the baking soda in a separate bowl.
3
Wait a few minutes until the yogurt doubles in size.
4
When the yogurt has doubled (or almost)pour the yogurt mix on top of the semolina mix.
5
Use your hands again to mix.
6
After you combined the two mixes, press the mix down on a small jellyroll pan or a 9x13 pyrex baking dish.
7
(The cake mix should not be more then 1 inch thick. If it is bake the cake in a bigger pan or take out the extra and bake it in a separte pan.).
8
Cut a diamond or square design in the cake witha butter knife.
9
If using almond place one in each piece.
10
Bake at 400 degrees for 30min to 45 mins until its a bronze brown color.
11
Pour cold syrup on top while its hot so it can absorb all through.
12
If using ground pistashios sprinkle a little on top of each square.
13
FOR THE SYRUP:
14
Mix all the ingredients for the syrup and place in saucepan on high until it boils. If using citric acid use only the the tip of a teaspoon.
15
Then reduce the heat to medium for 45 min to 1 hour until it coats a metal spoon.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

246

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 3 cups semolina, 3/4 cup unsweetened butter, melted, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic 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.

Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake

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