Besbes Cake
Moist semolina and flour cake easily done using your kitchen blender. A kid friendly recipe that is great for gathering and pot luck.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup oil- light tasting oil like canola, vegetable or avocado.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for more flavors and garnish:
- A dash of cardamom powder - I did not add that.
- Crushed nuts or coconut flakes for garnishing.
For the Simple syrup
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the syrup:
- In a sauce pan over medium heat combine syrup ingredients until it starts bubbling.
- Reduce heat to medium low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down completely.
Make the cake:
- Spray a 13x9 baking pan with baking spray or grease with butter then dust all the surfaces with flour.
- In your blender, add eggs, sugar, milk, oil and vanilla.
- Mix until they are all blended well together.
- Add the semolina and continue to mix.
- In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder. Add coconut and combine well.
- Spread in the baking pan and let it set for about 10 minutes or until you preheat your oven to 350F.
- Bake until golden brown- about 30 to 40 minutes- then pour your cold syrup on it while it is hot.
- Garnish with more coconut faces and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg