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

1 u 15 minVoor 12Nutri-Score D€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

12 personen
  • all-purpose flourVoorraadkast150 g
  • fine semolinaGranen250 g
  • desiccated coconutNoten en zaden100 g
  • baking powderVoorraadkast10 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • butter (melted)Zuivel120 g
  • milkZuivel180 ml
  • sugarVoorraadkast150 g
  • eggsZuivel3 stukken
  • orange blossom waterVoorraadkast15 ml
  • yogurtZuivel120 g
  • neutral oilVoorraadkast60 ml
  • tahini (for greasing the pan)Voorraadkast20 g
  • sugar (for the simple syrup)Voorraadkast200 g
  • water (for the simple syrup)Overig150 ml
  • lemon juice (for the simple syrup)Groente en fruit10 ml

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Voedingswaarden

274kcal

Koolhydraten
40 g
Eiwitten
4 g
Vetten
11 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom ×2
  • Garde
  • Ovenschaal
  • Bakkwast
  • Steelpan
  • Oven

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Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

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

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

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

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

    • Slice into portions and serve.
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