Ramadan Recipe: Coconut Basbousa
- Publish date: Sunday، 15 December 2024 Last update: Wednesday، 19 February 2025
Basbousa is a popular, sweet semolina cake enjoyed during Ramadan. Its light, moist texture and sweet syrupy glaze make it a perfect treat to break the fast. Basbousa is both satisfying and refreshing and infused with coconut and pistachios flavors. The combination of sweetness and richness, paired with a cup of tea or coffee, makes it a beloved dessert that adds joy to Ramadan celebrations and gatherings.
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Ingredients of Basbousa
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- 10 Minutes
- 6 Serving
- 300 Calories
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup shredded coconuts
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ oil
- ¾ cup yogurt (170 grams)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla (extract or powder)
Batter
- Fresh thick cream
- Piping bag
Cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp rose water
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Syrup
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Method & Directions of Basbousa
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- 35 Minutes
- Preheat the Oven
تم نسخ الرابطPreheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius before starting your batter.
- Make the Batter
تم نسخ الرابطIn a large mixing bowl, whisk the semolina, shredded coconuts, sugar, oil, yogurt, eggs, baking powder, ground cardamom, and vanilla. Pour into a greased nonstick mold or Pyrex.
- Cream Layer
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer the thick cream into a piping bag and pipe it onto the batter in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake Your Basbousa
تم نسخ الرابطBake the Basbousa at 180°C for 20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Then, broil for an additional 10 minutes, or until it develops a rich, golden color.
- Make the Syrup
تم نسخ الرابطWhile the Basbousa is baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a pot, combine the sugar, water, and rosewater, and let it simmer till you get a thick syrup. Once the Basbousa is out of the oven, pour the syrup over it immediately. Let it cool and serve!
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Nutrition Facts of Basbousa
| Calories | 300 |
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