BASBOUSSA (SEMOLINA CAKE) Recipe
This is my favourite Egyptian pastry. I tried many recipes but I finally found the best one. An Indonesian chef, who's working in the palace of a Prince in Riyadh, gave me an idea how to make it. I made this recipe and tried it. Excellent!!!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 c. corn oil
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. cream
- 3 tbsp. powdered milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 c. semolina
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 c. roasted almonds
- SUGAR SYRUP:
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 c. water
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 lemon juice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Beat eggs, sugar and corn oil.
- Add cream, milk, vanilla, semolina and baking powder. Blend well.
- Pour mixture into a greased pan.
- Spread almonds on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes.
- Add vanilla and lemon juice, continue simmering for 1 minute.
- Pour hot sugar syrup on top of hot cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 306g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 682 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 30% |
| Total Fat 23.39g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7.88g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium 206mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 109.57g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 70.93g | 47% |
| Protein 10.57g | 17% |
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