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Basbousa Cake Recipe

A coconut yogurt farina cake soaked in simple syrup and decorated with nuts
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Egyptian
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2/3 cup Farina
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1 Tablespoon  honey
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 1/2 cup  plain yogurt.
  • 1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes finely shredded.
  • 0.5 Tablespoon tahini. plus 1 Tablespoon ghee to brush the bottom.

For the syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract.
  • Nuts for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a spacious bowl, combine farina, baking powder, sugar, and coconut, ensuring that all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  • Next, melt the ghee either in the microwave or on the stove, and dissolve the honey within it.
  • Combine the ghee mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing everything together until fully incorporated.
  • Add the yogurt, mixing briefly until it is fully integrated.
  • Using a pastry brush, apply a layer of tahini onto a 12-inch round baking sheet before evenly spreading the basbousa mixture on top.
  • Finally, decorate the mixture by evenly distributing the nuts on top.Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake until the edges begin to brown, typically taking about 10 minutes.Then, move the basbousa to the higher shelf and continue cooking until golden brown, typically taking anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
  • Calories: 329.6kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 49.7g
  • Protein: 3.5g
  • Fat: 13.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 22.2mg
  • Sodium: 59.2mg
  • Potassium: 21.5mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 30.5g
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