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Ramadan Recipe: Coconut Basbousa

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Ramadan Recipe: Coconut Basbousa

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

    • 10 Minutes
    • 6 Serving
    • 300 Calories

Batter

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)

Cream

Fresh thick cream
Piping bag

Syrup

¼ cup sugar
½ cup water
1 tbsp rose water
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

  • Method & Directions of Basbousa

    • 35 Minutes
  1. Preheat the Oven
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius before starting your batter.
  2. Make the Batter
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In 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.
  3. Cream Layer
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Transfer the thick cream into a piping bag and pipe it onto the batter in a crisscross pattern.
  4. Bake Your Basbousa
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Bake 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.
  5. Make the Syrup
    تم نسخ الرابط
    While 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!

  • Nutrition Facts of Basbousa

Calories 300

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