Basbousa

Method9 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare the syrup first: combine the 2 cups syrup sugar and 2 cups water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Turn off the heat and add either a dash of vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon orange blossom water.

   Cook syrup · 10 minUses 2 cup water. · 2 cup of granulated sugar. · vanilla powder, a dash, or use 1 teaspoon orange blossom water · 1 teaspoon orange blossom water, alternative to vanilla powder

2. 2

   Step 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a bowl, combine semolina, optional coconut flakes (2 tablespoons), the 3/4 cup cake sugar, and baking powder; mix well.

   Uses 3 cup semolina. · 2 tablespoons fine unsweetened coconut flakes, optional · 3/4 cup sugar. · 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.

3. 3

   Step 3: Warm the butter and milk, until butter is melted and add to the above mixture.

   Uses 1/2 cup unsalted butter. · 1/2 cup milk. · dry cake mixture

4. 4

   Step 4: Mix the cake batter until well incorporated and all the semolina grains are moistened; keep the prepared syrup separate.

   Uses butter-milk cake mixture

5. 5

   Step 5: Butter a 13x9 cookie sheet or a 16" pizza pan, and spread the batter evenly.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing pan · semolina batter

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   Step 6: Brush the surface with a little of the prepared syrup, reserving the rest for soaking after baking.

   Uses a little prepared syrup · cake batter spread in pan

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   Step 7: Sprinkle nuts on top or arrange in a decorative way.

   Uses nuts, as needed for optional garnish · syrup-brushed cake batter

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   Step 8: Bake in a 350F preheated oven, bake for 15 minutes, then broil for another 5 minutes until golden brown, be careful and keep an eye on it.

   Initial cake bake before broiling · 15 minUses nut-topped cake

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   Step 9: Pour the remaining syrup over the hot baked cake; rewarm the syrup if needed. Let the syrup soak in and the cake cool before serving.

   Uses remaining hot syrup · baked basbousa