Algerian Basboussa – Semolina Cake With Syrup

Basboussa is a popular dessert in Algeria and other North African countries. It is often served during special occasions such as weddings and religious festivals.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Algerian Basboussa – Semolina Cake With Syrup

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Algerian Courses: Any, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Semolina
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Syrup
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange blossom water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the semolina, sugar, shredded coconut, melted butter, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
4. Decorate the top with almonds.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by combining the syrup, water, lemon juice, and orange blossom water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the hot syrup over it.
8. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour to absorb the syrup.
9. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.