Basbousa

Basbousa is a delightful Lebanese dessert made from semolina, offering a rich sweetness and a hint of coconut. This moist cake is soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Semolina - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• Plain yogurt - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams, melted
• Desiccated coconut - 30 grams
• Almonds - 4 whole, for garnish
• Water - 100 ml
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, sugar, yogurt, baking powder, melted butter, and desiccated coconut. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
3. Pour the batter into a greased 20 cm (8-inch) baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
4. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the batter into diamond shapes and place an almond in the center of each diamond.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. While the basbousa is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Once the basbousa is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the cake.
8. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy due to its carbohydrate content.
• Contains coconut which may support heart health and boost immunity.

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