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Basbousa (Semolina Coconut Cake)
Dessert

Basbousa (Semolina Coconut Cake)

1 h 15Pour 12Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingrédients

12 personnes
  • all-purpose flourÉpicerie150 g
  • fine semolinaCéréales250 g
  • desiccated coconutFruits à coque et graines100 g
  • baking powderÉpicerie10 g
  • saltÉpices3 g
  • butter (melted)Produits laitiers120 g
  • milkProduits laitiers180 ml
  • sugarÉpicerie150 g
  • eggsProduits laitiers3 morceaux
  • orange blossom waterÉpicerie15 ml
  • yogurtProduits laitiers120 g
  • neutral oilÉpicerie60 ml
  • tahini (for greasing the pan)Épicerie20 g
  • sugar (for the simple syrup)Épicerie200 g
  • water (for the simple syrup)Autres150 ml
  • lemon juice (for the simple syrup)Fruits et légumes10 ml

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Nutrition

274kcal

Glucides
40 g
Protéines
4 g
Lipides
11 g
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  • Fouet
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  • Casserole
  • Four

pas à pas

Préparation

  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.
    Étape 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the flour, fine semolina, coconut, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
    • Mix well and set aside.
    Étape 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.
    Étape 3
  4. Combine into a batter

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

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

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Spread it evenly so no part is thicker than another.
    Étape 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.
    Étape 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.
    Étape 8
  9. Slice and serve

    • Slice into portions and serve.
    Étape 9