HARRISSEE (ARAB SWEET CAKE)

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Make and share this Harrissee (Arab Sweet Cake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups semolina flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup yogurt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup almonds, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix semolina flour, sugar, yogurt, baking powder and butter.
  • Pour into greased 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Arrange sliced almonds on top.
  • Bake in oven at 350° for 45 minutes. Top should be slightly brown.
  • For Syrup: In small saucepan, combine sugar, water and lemon juice. Boil for 10 minutes. Let cool. Pour cold syrup over hot cake.

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