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Sweet Basbousa Cake with Almonds

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Sweet basbousa cake topped with almonds. A traditional plant-forward dessert with soft texture and rich syrup flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 269
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups semolina
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or plant-based butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup sugar syrup
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine semolina, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. Add yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
  6. Score lightly into squares or diamonds.
  7. Place one almond in the center of each piece.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  9. Pour sugar syrup over the warm cake.
  10. Let rest before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Let the syrup absorb fully before serving
• Use coarse semolina for traditional texture
• Serve at room temperature for best flavor

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