Basboosa-ii

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina
• 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with vegetable oil.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the semolina, yoghurt, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, rose water, orange blossom water, and cardamom. Mix until evenly combined.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Drizzle the remaining syrup over the top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Basboosa-ii is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake that is popular in many countries, including Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon.
• It is usually served with a drizzle of syrup and topped with chopped pistachios.
• The cake is often served during Ramadan and other special occasions.