Description
Basbousa is a beloved Middle Eastern dessert that will enchant your taste buds with its delightful combination of soft, moist semolina cake soaked in sweet syrup and topped with crunchy almonds. Perfect for Eid or any festive occasion, this easy-to-make treat is sure to impress your family and friends. With its golden crust and inviting aroma, Basbousa is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that brings joy to every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Whole blanched almonds (for decoration)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- splash of rosewater or lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix semolina, sugar, and baking powder until combined.
- Add yogurt and melted butter; stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and top with almonds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat; add rosewater or lemon juice for flavor.
- Once baked, pour hot syrup over the cake and let it soak before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different nuts like pistachios or walnuts. To make it vegan-friendly, substitute yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use coconut oil instead of butter.