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Basbousa (Semolina Coconut Cake)
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Basbousa (Semolina Coconut Cake)

1 h 15 minPara 12Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredientes

12 personas
  • all-purpose flourDespensa150 g
  • fine semolinaCereales250 g
  • desiccated coconutFrutos secos y semillas100 g
  • baking powderDespensa10 g
  • saltEspecias3 g
  • butter (melted)Lácteos120 g
  • milkLácteos180 ml
  • sugarDespensa150 g
  • eggsLácteos3 piezas
  • orange blossom waterDespensa15 ml
  • yogurtLácteos120 g
  • neutral oilDespensa60 ml
  • tahini (for greasing the pan)Despensa20 g
  • sugar (for the simple syrup)Despensa200 g
  • water (for the simple syrup)Otro150 ml
  • lemon juice (for the simple syrup)Frutas y verduras10 ml

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Nutrición

274kcal

Carbohidratos
40 g
Proteínas
4 g
Grasas
11 g
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Utensilios

  • Bol ×2
  • Varillas
  • Fuente de horno
  • Pincel de cocina
  • Cazo
  • Horno

paso a paso

Preparación

  1. Make the simple syrup

    • Combine the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, then set aside to keep warm.
    Paso 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the flour, fine semolina, coconut, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    Paso 2
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients

    • In another bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sugar, eggs, orange blossom water, yogurt and oil.
    • Whisk together well.
    Paso 3
  4. Combine into a batter

    • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients.
    • Fold until well incorporated and smooth.
    Paso 4
  5. Prepare the pan

    • Add the tahini to a 9x13 inch pan.
    • Brush it evenly over the bottom and sides.
    Paso 5
  6. Pour and level the batter

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Spread it evenly so no part is thicker than another.
    Paso 6
  7. Bake

    • Bake in a preheated oven until golden.
    • Grill briefly for extra colour, keeping a close eye on it so it doesn't darken too much.
    Paso 7
  8. Soak in syrup and rest

    • Pour the warm simple syrup evenly over the hot cake.
    • Let it sit for a few hours so the syrup is fully absorbed.
    Paso 8
  9. Slice and serve

    • Slice into portions and serve.
    Paso 9