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Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake

Recipe #254309 | 1 hour | 15 min prep | SERVES 9 -12 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Doraholix

This has been a favorite dessert in many Middle Eastern and North African countries- this is my mother's recipe. It's very simple and easy to remember.

Posted on: Sep 20, 2007

Ingredients

  • Cake

    Syrup

    Directions

    1. 1
      First make the cake:.
    2. 2
      Preheat oven to 350.
    3. 3
      Mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder very well in large bowl.
    4. 4
      Melt butter, add into mixture.
    5. 5
      Add yogurt into the mixture, mix well.
    6. 6
      Add eggs, mix well again.
    7. 7
      Beat mixture for 2 minutes til there are no lumps.
    8. 8
      Pour into 9 X 13 inch baking pan brushed with very little oil.
    9. 9
      Bake in middle rack of oven for 45 minutes.
    10. 10
      While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup:.
    11. 11
      Mix 3 cups sugar & one cup water in a pot, put on stove on high heat.
    12. 12
      Add in vanilla and cinnamon stick. Stir well.
    13. 13
      Squeeze half lemon into mixture, drop the lemon itself in there after squeezing.
    14. 14
      Mix well, let boil for 1 minute, remove from heat.
    15. 15
      After cake is a golden color (after about 45 mins), remove from oven, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
    16. 16
      Pour syrup onto the whole cake, let cool. Cut into as many pieces as you like.
    17. 17
      Enjoy!
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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (206g)

    Recipe makes 9 servings

    Calories 628
    Calories from Fat 203 (32%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 22.7g 34%
    Saturated Fat 13.9g 69%
    Monounsaturated Fat 6.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 104mg 34%
    Sodium 416mg 17%
    Potassium 108mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 105.2g 35%
    Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
    Sugars 90.2g
    Protein 5.0g 9%
    Vitamin A 713mcg 14%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 4%
    Vitamin C 4mg 7%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 278mg 27%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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