Description
Try this easy basbousa recipe : a soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth middle eastern semolina cake with a delightful oriental twist.
Ingredients
For the Basbousa
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar: Feel free to reduce to ½ cup for a milder sweetness
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of oil
- 2 sachets of baking powder
- 1½ cup of medium semolina
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
For the Syrup
- 500 g sugar
- 500 ml water
Instructions
Prepare the Syrup
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Combine 500g of sugar and 500ml of water in a saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat, simmering until it forms a light syrup.
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Add your preferred flavoring: orange blossom water, vanilla, lemon, or even cinnamon.
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Set the syrup aside to cool before using.
Prepare the Basbousa
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the following ingredients: eggs, sugar, milk, oil, medium semolina, breadcrumbs, and baking powder
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Grease a 25 x 40 cm baking dish (Pyrex or any oven-safe dish works well).
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Pour the batter into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Finish the Basbousa
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Once out of the oven, pour the lukewarm syrup over the basboussa gradually, allowing it to absorb fully.
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Adjust the amount of syrup to your liking; you may not need all of it.
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Let the basboussa sit for a few minutes to soak in the syrup.
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Cut into portions and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine: Middle eastern cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal