# Basbousa/Harissa Dessert

This recipe shows how to make an Egyptian dessert Basbousa without egg, also known as Harissa dessert.

- Total time: 8 min
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.33 cups semolina
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.33 cups refined oil or melted butter
- 0.5 cups coconut powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 tsp rose water

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup + 1/3 cup semolina, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/3 cup refined oil or melted butter.
2. Add one egg and mix well until combined.
3. Add 1/2 cup coconut powder and mix until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
4. Pour 1 cup of milk into the bowl and mix well until smooth.
5. Add 1 tsp of vanilla essence and 1 tsp of baking powder, and mix until the batter is well combined.
6. Grease a baking pan with oil or butter and sprinkle some semolina on it.
7. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Then, cut the batter into desired portions using a knife.
8. Place the pan into a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 30-40 minutes.
9. Prepare the sugar syrup by boiling 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 lemon slice, and 1 tsp rose water(optional) until it forms a syrup.
10. Once the cake is done, let it cool completely. Then, pour the sugar syrup over the cake.
11. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes to allow the syrup to soak into the cake.

## Equipment

- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- baking pan
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/GNTg6lrONU8?si=HBW3LpPzMKFNh31T
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ba1330df-ac95-4034-a72b-273fed18264d
- Extracted: 2025-01-29

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