Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Basbousa, a Middle Eastern dessert consisting of a semolina cake with a luscious cream filling, topped with a sweet syrup. This recipe combines the nutty texture of semolina with creamy goodness for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Filling:
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water or orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, boil, simmer, add lemon juice and optional floral water, then cool.
- Make the cream filling: Whisk milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla in a pan, heat until thickened, then cool slightly.
- Preheat oven, prepare the cake batter: Combine cake ingredients, spread half in a dish, pour cream, top with remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake until golden, then pour cooled syrup over hot cake.
- Rest and serve: Allow the cake to absorb syrup before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cream layer, chill before assembling.
- Garnish with nuts before baking for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
