Homemade Basbousa Recipe
Homemade Basbousa Recipe – A delicious Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in sweet syrup, made with yogurt, coconut, and vanilla. This easy-to-make dessert is soft, moist, and perfect for any occasion. Try this authentic basbousa recipe today!
Homemade Basbousa Recipe, a classic Middle Eastern dessert made with coarse semolina, yogurt, and coconut, then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. This delicious cake has a soft, moist texture with a slightly crispy golden top, making it a perfect treat for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Garnished with crushed pistachios or coconut flakes, basbousa pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy this easy-to-make and authentic recipe that brings the taste of traditional Arabic sweets right to your home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 cup (250 ml) oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) yogurt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 400 g coarse semolina
- 1 cup (80 g) shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp (10 g) baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 2 cups (400 g) sugar
- 2½ cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45mg
- Sugar: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Directions
1. Step
Grease a baking tray with 1 tbsp ghee or butter. Pour the basbousa mixture into the tray and spread it evenly with a spatula.
2. Step
Preheat your oven to 450°F (250°C). Bake for 20 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, turn on the broiler to brown the top.
3. Step
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, vanilla, and lemon juice. Stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Step
Remove the basbousa from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it while it’s still hot. Cover the tray and let it rest for 3-4 hours.
5. Step
Once cooled, cut the basbousa into squares or your desired shapes. Garnish with pistachio flakes and coconut.
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