Basbousa(semolina cake)
Basbousa(semolina cake)

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Basbousa (also namoura, revani, hareseh and other names) is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake that originated in Egypt, although it is also popular in other countries. Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian - middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut. This traditional Middle Eastern dessert comes together in just one Basbousa (Semolina Cake).

Basbousa(semolina cake) is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Basbousa(semolina cake) is something which I have loved my entire life.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have basbousa(semolina cake) using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Basbousa(semolina cake):
  1. Take Syrup
  2. Get 2 1/4 cups sugar
  3. Take 1 1/2 cups water
  4. Get Juice from 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoon orange juice)
  5. Get 1 tablespoon honey
  6. Prepare Cake
  7. Prepare 2 cups semolina
  8. Get 1 cup sugar
  9. Take 1 stick butter, softened
  10. Get 1 cup whole milk
  11. Get 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  12. Prepare 1 tablespoon baking powder
  13. Take 1 tablespoon baking soda
  14. Take 2 eggs
  15. Get Blanched split almonds

I was so blessed to have several Moroccan women friends there who will forever be my angels. Basbousa (Benito Martin) Source: Benito Martin. This Egyptian recipe for sweet semolina cake is incredibly easy to make. It's topped with a delicious rosewater and lemon syrup.

Steps to make Basbousa(semolina cake):
  1. Prepare syrup first. Dissolve sugar in water in a medium saucepan. Add lemon juice and bring to boil. Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey. Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 min. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. In separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder and baking soda. Slowly add to butter and egg mixture. Stir in milk
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon. Take a butter knife and make diamond shapes. Place an almond in the center of each diamond.
  6. Bake for 25 min. Remove cake from oven and pour syrup over cake until no more can be absorbed. Allow to cool
  7. Ready to serve and ENJOY!

This Egyptian recipe for sweet semolina cake is incredibly easy to make. It's topped with a delicious rosewater and lemon syrup. Basbousa is a traditional Middle Eastern moist cake-like sweet or dessert using semolina/suji/cream of wheat, baked and soaked in a sugar syrup, either flavored with orange blossom or rose water. Basbousa are small cakes that are covered with syrup. The are perfect with coffee or tea.

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