Semolina Pistachio Layer Cake (Bohsalini)
Bohsalini is a traditional Middle Eastern cake made with semolina and often flavored with rosewater or orange blossom water.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Semolina Pistachio Layer Cake (Bohsalini)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, mix together semolina, sugar, melted butter, yogurt, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio topping by grinding the pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped.
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In a small bowl, mix together the ground pistachios, rosewater, and powdered sugar.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the pistachio topping evenly over the top.
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Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
