Basbousa - Semolina Cakes With Syrup Recipe

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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
128
Calories
Total time
33
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 lemon , juice of
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semolina
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • whipped cream

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 127.76 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.53g 5%
Cholesterol 19.39mg 6%
Sodium 135.28mg 6%
Potassium 92.95mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.21g 7%
Sugars 13.42g 54%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 2.15g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 38.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.54 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.45g 5%
Cholesterol 35.45mg 6%
Sodium 247.3mg 6%
Potassium 169.91mg 2%
Total Carbs 40.61g 7%
Sugars 24.54g 54%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 2%
Protein 3.92g 4%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Calcium 70.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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