Basbousa
Basbousa is a sweet, semolina-based cake soaked in sugar syrup, known for its moist texture and fragrant notes of rose or orange blossom water. It is a beloved dessert in Egyptian cuisine, often served during celebrations and family gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp
- 2 tbsp
- 10 pieces
- 2 cups
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Egyptian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Basbousa has roots in Middle Eastern and North African culinary traditions, with its Egyptian variation becoming widely popular for its unique use of semolina and floral syrups.
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