Description
Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian dessert made with semolina, yogurt, and topped with syrup, offering a delightful sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semolina
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds (for topping)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, yogurt, sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and shredded coconut (if using). Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading 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 the water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the basbousa is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake. Allow it to soak for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the yogurt with buttermilk or add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- Top the basbousa with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or serve it with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg