Basbousa - Semolina Cakes with Syrup

Name: Basbousa - Semolina Cakes with Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 30 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2.25 cup sugar; 1.5 cup water; 1 lemon; 1 tsp honey; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1.5 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract; 2 cup semolina; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tbsp baking soda; 1 cup whole milk; blanched almond halve

An Egyptian cake of lemon, honey and almond halve, baked in the oven. Serve with whipped cream.

48 min · Serves 30 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 33 min · 48 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Prepare syrup first. Dissolve sugar inwater in a medium saucepan. Add lemon juice and bring to a boil.
2
Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey. Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 minutes.
10 min
3
Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
4
Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder, and baking soda.
5
Slowly add to butter and egg mixture. Stir in milk. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon.
6
Take a butter knife and make diagonal lines from left to right and complete to make diamond shapes.
7
Place an almond in the center of each diamond. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove cake from oven and pour syrup over cake until no more can be absorbed.
25 min
8
Allow to cool for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream.
20 min