middle eastern cake

Basbousa is a pastry typical of the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans made from semolina and ground almonds, that is soaked in flavored syrup.

Basbousa

fine durum wheat semolina

almonds

caster sugar

cooled oil ((or melted butter))

plain yogurt

baking powder

salt

pistachios

water

rose water ((or orange blossom water))

lemon juice

butter

flour

Baking dish ((10 inch / 25 cm square))

Start by preparing the syrup as it will need to be completely chilled to soak the hot cake.

Pour the water, sugar and lemon juice into a saucepan over high heat.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and cook the syrup over low to medium heat for up to 10 minutes.

When the syrup is completely cold, add rose water (or orange blossom water) and mix well.

Syrup

In a large bowl, combine the semolina, ground almonds, caster sugar, salt and baking powder. Add oil, yogurt, and mix.

Grease a baking dish and dust with flour before pouring the preparation.

Pack the preparation well and smooth it out to the corners with a spatula. Using a knife, pre-cut 2-inch (5 cm) squares.

Allow the preparation to rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200°C ) while the dough is resting.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake is golden brown.

Cake

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the cooled syrup over it, leaving the cake inside the mold and spreading the syrup evenly.

Sprinkle generously with crushed pistachios. Allow to cool completely before cutting the pieces along the pre-cut marks.

Soaking and garnishing

Top 1 middle eastern cake recipes from across the web

The most viewed middle eastern cake recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine

Top Tags

Basbousa

Top 1 middle eastern cake recipes from across the web

The most viewed middle eastern cake recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engineic_arrow_forward_48px

Top Tags

Basbousa

The most viewed middle eastern cake recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 6,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine