Description
Basbousa is a delicious Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in syrup, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds (for garnish)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional, for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, yogurt, sugar, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Use a knife to score the surface into diamond or square shapes. Place an almond in the center of each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the basbousa is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. If using, add rose water and remove from heat.
- Once the basbousa is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the cake. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cardamom or cinnamon to the batter.
- You can substitute the almonds with shredded coconut or chopped pistachios for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg