Basbousa Cake | Middle Eastern Sweet Cake | Party Food | Flavour Diary

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and adds protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

rose water

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with melted butter.

Mix semolina, plain flour, sugar, baking powder, and fennel seeds in a bowl.

Add milk, melted butter, and almond/vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Stir until well combined and smooth.

Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.

Level the surface and score into squares or diamonds with a knife.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water and sugar for 10 minutes.

Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.

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