Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basb

Name: Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basbousa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake :; 1 cup Semolina/farina (the roasted variety is preferable or roast the semolina on low heat till golden brown); 3 tablespoons All purpose flour; 4 Eggs; 1 teaspoon Rose Essence; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 cup Chopped,salted Pistachios; For the syrup :; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C.Prepare the baking tray - Brush the insides with oil and line it with butter/parchment paper.
2
Mix eggs and sugar in a bowl and beat with a hand blender till soft and creamy.Add the yogurt,salt and oil and blend well to combine all the ingredients.Add both vanilla and rose essence and mix well.
3
Now mix in the semolina,all purpose flour,baking powder and soda.Keeping 2 tbsp of each for sprinkling on top add the Pistachio and crushed Rose petals and fold with a spatula till all the ingredients are amalgamated.
4
Pour into the prepared pan and thump the tray on the kitchen countertop to remove any air bubbles.Sprinkle the leftover nuts and petals on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes till golden brown on top.
6
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour on the prepared and cooled syrup evenly over the cake.The semolina will soak up the syrup quickly and you will be left with a delicious soaked cake.However do not remove the cake now as it will be very delicate with the soaking it got.
7
Cover the cake with foil or clingfilm.I put the whole tray in a slider bag and put it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.You can also put it in a food grade plastic storage bag.By this time it would firm up and it would be easy to cut and store.
8
Cut the cake into neat slices.Let it come to room temperature and serve as liked.
9
Heat the water and sugar together till sugar dissolves and the liquid starts boiling.Take off heat and add the lemon juice.Cool to room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: For the cake :, 1 cup Semolina/farina (the roasted variety is preferable or roast the semolina on low heat till golden brown), 3 tablespoons All purpose flour, 4 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basbousa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basbousa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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