BASBOUSA - SEMOLINA CAKES WITH SYRUP

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From Saad Fayed, I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. They are just enough to add that extra "umpf" to a meal. The syrup is not too sugary, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. Cooling period of 20 minutes not included.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semolina
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup whole milk
blanched almond halve
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Prepare syrup first.
  • Dissolve sugar inwater in a medium saucepan.
  • Add lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Once the syrup begins to boil, add in honey.
  • Reduce heat and allow to slowly boil for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Lightly grease and flour a 9x12 baking dish.
  • Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine semolina, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Slowly add to butter and egg mixture.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth with spoon.
  • Take a butter knife and make diagonal lines from left to right and complete to make diamond shapes.
  • 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.
  • Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 197.5, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 22.1, Protein 2.1

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