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Basbousa, a popular cake across the Middle East, bursts with flavor. Semolina flour creates a crumbly texture, and beating the eggs for a full 8 minutes ensures a tender finish.
Ingredients
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8 SERVINGS
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (for syrup)
- vegetable oil (for pan)
- all purpose flour (for pan)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for cake)
- 1 Tbsp. rose water (buy at your local grocery store or online)
- 1 1/4 cups farina (soft wheat semolina flour, NOT durum wheat semolina)
- 1 1/8 cups all purpose flour (1/8 cup equals 2 Tbsp., for batter)
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup pistachios (coarsely ground)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (canned)
- Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch granulated sugar (for berries)
- whipped cream
- fresh mint (for garnish, optional)
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940Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
| Calories940Calories from Fat410 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat45g69% |
| Saturated Fat15g75% |
| Trans Fat0.5g |
| Cholesterol160mg53% |
| Sodium400mg17% |
| Potassium380mg11% |
| Protein13g |
| Calories from Fat410 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate128g43% |
| Dietary Fiber5g20% |
| Sugars83g |
| Vitamin A6% |
| Vitamin C15% |
| Calcium20% |
| Iron25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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