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Arabian Night Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, Arabian Night Cake, also known as Basbousa, is a beloved dessert made from semolina and soaked in sweet syrup. Traditionally served during celebrations and gatherings, it reflects the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, variations can be found across the globe, often incorporating local flavors and ingredients, making it a versatile treat enjoyed by many.

ArabianAEdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
5 eggs
a pinch of salt
150 g sugar
10 g vanilla sugar
100 g butter
130 g honey
250 g flour
12 g baking powder
50 g cocoa
200 g dates
200 g walnuts
100 ml cognac
150 g boiled condensed milk
250 g butter
400 g boiled condensed milk
1 tbsp cocoa
1 tbsp cognac
100 g sugar
40 g cocoa
130 ml milk
40 g butter
1 tsp cognac

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with added protein.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom offers a floral note at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being budget-friendly.

1

Add 5 eggs to a mixing bowl.

2

Add a pinch of salt and 150 g of sugar to the eggs.

3

Add 10 g of vanilla sugar and 100 g of butter to the mixture.

4

Mix in 130 g of honey and 250 g of flour.

5

Add 12 g of baking powder and 50 g of cocoa to the mixture.

6

Divide the dough into 3 parts and pour into a baking dish.

7

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 180 °C.

8

Grind one of the three cakes into crumbs.

9

In a saucepan, combine 200 g of walnuts, 100 ml of cognac, 30 g of cocoa, and 150 g of boiled condensed milk.

10

Add 250 g of butter, 400 g of boiled condensed milk, and 1 tbsp of cocoa to the saucepan.

11

Add 1 tbsp of cognac and 100 g of sugar to the mixture.

12

Add 40 g of cocoa and 130 ml of milk to the saucepan.

13

Add 40 g of butter and 1 tsp of cognac to the mixture.

14

Stir the mixture, bring to a boil, and cook for 8 minutes.

15

Let the chocolate cool slightly for 5 minutes before decorating.

16

Refrigerate the cake for 3-4 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingsyrup preparation

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dishsaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

BasbousaHareesehRevani

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