Basbousa

A traditional sweet cake that is bound to sweeten your day!

Ingredients:

Sugar Syrup

• 2 cups water

• 2 cups Sugar

• ¼ tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp rosewater

Basbousa

• 3 eggs

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 2 cups semolina

• 1 cup coconut desiccated

• 1 cup yogurt

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ⅔ cup butter unsalted (melted)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Almonds blanched as required

Directions:

Sugar syrup

1. In a saucepan, add water, sugar, and mix well

2. bring it to a boil and cook until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens (4-5 minutes).

3. Add lemon juice and rose water, mix well, and let it cool.

Basbousa

1. In a bowl, add the eggs and the sugar, and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

2. Add semolina, coconut desiccated, and yogurt, place sifter, add all-purpose flour & baking powder and sift together.

3. Add melted butter and mix well until well combined.

4. In the end, add vanilla extract and mix well.

5. Grease the baking pan with butter, pour the batter, spread it, and tap the baking pan on the counter 2-3 times.

6. Decorate the top with whole almonds and let it rest for 30 minutes.

7. Bake in preheated at 355˚F for 35-45 minutes and turn on top oven grill and bake for another 5 minutes.

8. After baking, cut into the desired shape and pour sugar syrup while it is still hot.

9. Serve on a plate and enjoy!

Serves: 8-12