Basbousa (middle eastern sweet cake). Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian - middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut. A traditional Middle Eastern semolina cake, nutty, soft and drenched in simple syrup.

Basbousa (also namoura, revani, hareseh and other names) is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake that originated in Egypt, though also popular in other countries. It is made from a semolina batter in a pan, sweetened with orange flower water, rose water or simple syrup. Basbousa is a sweet recipe that is prepared by soaking the semolina based cake in sugar syrup. You can have Basbousa (middle eastern sweet cake) using 15 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Basbousa (middle eastern sweet cake)

You need of For dough.
It's 1 cup of sugar.
Prepare 1 cup of flour.
You need Half of cup yogurt.
It's 1 cup of semolina.
It's 2 tsp of baking powder.
It's 2 tsp of vanilla powder.
It's Half of cup of shredded coconut.
It's Half of cup oil.
It's 3 of egg.
You need of For Syrup.
You need 1 cup of sugar.
Prepare Half of cup water.
Prepare Half of tsp of lemon juice.
You need Half of tsp of rose water.

This semolina cake is an Egyptian and Middle Eastern delicacy that is served during special occasions. Serve Basbousa during a tea party with Qahwa or as a dessert during dinner. Basbousa (also known as Revani, Hareesa and Nammoura in various places) is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet moist cake, usually made with semolina and soaked in a simple syrup. The word 'basbousa' is Arabic for 'Just a Kiss', and this lovely cake certainly lives up to its' name!

Basbousa (middle eastern sweet cake) step by step

Preheat the oven at 180 degree for 30 minutes.
First,mix all the dry ingredients..
Then beat the egg very well....
Now add yogurt and oil in the eggs...and beat well.
Now add all the dry ingredients in the wet mixture....
Put it in the baking tray...and draw the lines on it with knife...like pieces.
Put the almond (or whatever you like) on the top of each piece....
Bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degree for 25 to 30 minutes...
After baking the basbousa cut it into pieces and put the syrup on it...after that leave it for about 20 minutes to absorb the syrup very well....
Enjoy it with the tea or after lunch and dinner...❤❤.

Basbousa cake is a dessert from the Middle East that is made primarily from a semolina mixture. It is popular throughout Middle Eastern countries as well as North Africa, Iran, Greece and Turkey. In Egypt this is the main dessert served during the feasts and holidays for both Christians and Muslims. This cake is very popular all over the Middle East and every country makes it slightly different. For example, In Syria and Palestine they make the recipe with I use yogurt or sour cream because it give the cake a creamy flavor that's irresistible.