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Basboussa Algerian Style

Semolina cake soaked in lemon syrup, topped with almonds.

Prep35 min
Cook45 min
Total3 h 40 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving494 kcal
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AlgeriaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fine semolina3 cups
  • Yogurt1 cup
  • Sugar1 cup
  • Butter, melted150 g
  • Baking powder2 tsp
  • Sugar for syrup2 cups
  • Water1.5 cups
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp

Method

  1. SyrupBoil the sugar, water and lemon 8 minutes and cool.
  2. BatterMix the semolina, yogurt, sugar, butter and baking powder and rest 20 minutes.
  3. BakeSpread in a tray, cut into squares and bake at 180C for 35 minutes.
  4. SoakPour cold syrup over the hot cake and rest 2 hours.

Nutrition per serving

Calories494 kcal
Protein6.1 g
Carbohydrates92.4 g
Fat11.2 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sugar60.7 g
Sodium171 mg
Saturated fat6.9 g
Serving sizeabout 160 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Basboussa Algerian Style take to make?

About 3 h 40 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking, plus 2 h 20 min resting.

How many calories are in Basboussa Algerian Style?

About 494 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 160 g each.

Which allergens does Basboussa Algerian Style contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Basboussa Algerian Style from?

Basboussa Algerian Style is a dessert from Algeria. Semolina cake soaked in lemon syrup, topped with almonds.

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