HOW TO PREPARE BASBOUSA

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons orange juice
2 1/4 cups sugar
 Syrup Ingredients
2 cups semolina
1 cup sugar
Cake Ingredinets
1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter, softened
1 teaspoon honey(optional)
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
blanched split almonds 
whipped cream
1 tablespoon baking powder


PREPARATION:

Mix the semolina, flour, coconut, sugar & baking powder together
Beat the egg  and melt the butter
Add the milk, egg, melted butter and almond extract to the dry mixture and mix until combined and smooth
Butter the pan and transfer the mixture into the baking pan.
Using a sharp knife, cut the Basbousa into diamond shapes
Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven of 350°F.

Take to boiling point the water, sugar & lemon juice.
Once the syrup reaches boiling point, reduce the heat to medium and let it cool down for 5-6 minutes.
After thickening the syrup a little bit by cooling it, add the rose water and let the syrup cool again for another 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the syrup into a measuring jug and let it cool down.

Pour the syrup on the Basbousa and decorate with shredded coconut.

Enjoy your cake NOW

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