Basbousa - A famous delicacy from Middle East means 1000 kisses in Arabic. This sinfully decadent dessert is made from Semolina and infused with Cinnamon, Clove, Rose water and Lemon flavoured Syrup. This luscious and addictive treat is just sweet enough to please your taste bud. This recipe has several variations, I have made the basic version by using Semolina and Yogurt in spite of Egg. Also, some recipe uses Honey and Orange flavoured syrup. So indulge yourself into this sugary drenched cake as they say "Life's Short eat Desserts first".
Ingredients:
For Cake :
1 Cup Semolina
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Yogurt
1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla essence
1/4 Cup Butter
For Syrup:
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Water
1 Stick Cinnamon
2-3 Cloves
1 Tablespoon Rose Water
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
For Garnishing:
Handful of Rose Petals
2 Tablespoon Finely sliced Almonds
Recipe :
1. For Syrup, Heat water and sugar in a saucepan, Add Cinnamon, Clove and let it boil for 5-7 min until the syrup thickens. Add Lemon Juice and Rose water, Let it cool completely. Remove Cinnamon and clove pieces and Keep aside.
2. Place the Butter in a small bowl, Melt in the microwave and keep aside.
3. In a large bowl, Add sugar and yogurt and whisk for 5 min. Combine Semolina, Milk, Vanilla essence and Baking Powder , Mix everything. Finally add butter and let the batter sit for 15-20 min.
4. Meanwhile preheat the Oven at 375 F. Grease the Cake Pan and transfer the batter. Bake for 35-40 min. At the end set the Microwave + Grill mode and bake for 5-7 min to get the golden crunch.
5. Once baked, remove the cake from oven and pour the syrup prepared all over the cake, Let it rest at least for an hour. Garnish with Rose petals and Almond slices and serve with Hot cup of Tea or enjoy it after a delicious meal.
Ingredients:
For Cake :
1 Cup Semolina
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Yogurt
1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla essence
1/4 Cup Butter
For Syrup:
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Water
1 Stick Cinnamon
2-3 Cloves
1 Tablespoon Rose Water
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
For Garnishing:
Handful of Rose Petals
2 Tablespoon Finely sliced Almonds
Recipe :
1. For Syrup, Heat water and sugar in a saucepan, Add Cinnamon, Clove and let it boil for 5-7 min until the syrup thickens. Add Lemon Juice and Rose water, Let it cool completely. Remove Cinnamon and clove pieces and Keep aside.
2. Place the Butter in a small bowl, Melt in the microwave and keep aside.
3. In a large bowl, Add sugar and yogurt and whisk for 5 min. Combine Semolina, Milk, Vanilla essence and Baking Powder , Mix everything. Finally add butter and let the batter sit for 15-20 min.
4. Meanwhile preheat the Oven at 375 F. Grease the Cake Pan and transfer the batter. Bake for 35-40 min. At the end set the Microwave + Grill mode and bake for 5-7 min to get the golden crunch.
5. Once baked, remove the cake from oven and pour the syrup prepared all over the cake, Let it rest at least for an hour. Garnish with Rose petals and Almond slices and serve with Hot cup of Tea or enjoy it after a delicious meal.
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