Basbousa with cream
A gloriously creamy and moist semolina cake, stuffed with luscious cream drizzled with syrup then topped with nuts. A pastry shop style cake with a stunning look that will get everyone's attention.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle East
Servings: 16 serving
Calories: 285.6kcal
Cake mix:
- 1 cup semolina or farina the difference is described in the post above.
- ½ cup sugar.
- ¼ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- 3 large eggs.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 1 cup plain yogurt.
- ¾ cup oil.
Filling:
- 2 cups milk.
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch.
- 1 Tablespoon sugar.
- 2 Tablespoons canned cream. optional for more richness.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Syrup:
- 1 cups sugar.
- ¾ cup water.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- 1 Tablespoons honey.
- A pinch of vanilla powder.
Make the syrup:
In a sauce pan stir syrup ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Make the filling while the cake is in the oven:
In a pot dissolve cornstarch in one cup of milk stir in sugar, vanilla extract and the rest of the milk.
Place pot on stovetop on medium heat , keep stirring with a whisk until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
Take pan out of oven, pour the filling and level the surface.
Pour 1 Tablespoon of water over the rest of the farina mixture mix well .
Pour the drain mixture over the filling and level.
Bake for an extra 40-50 minutes.
Get it out of the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup.
Cover and let stand for 15 minutes to let it soak the syrup and cool down.
Garnish with nuts of your choice or serve plain.
Nutrition Facts
Basbousa with cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285.6
Calories from Fat 116
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.9g20%
Cholesterol 38.3mg13%
Sodium 103.9mg5%
Potassium 125.4mg4%
Carbohydrates 38.9g13%
Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugar 28.8g32%
Protein 4.6g9%
Vitamin A 120IU2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 285.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.9g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 38.3mg | Sodium: 103.9mg | Potassium: 125.4mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 28.8g | Vitamin A: 120IU