Dark Brown Sugar Basbousa

Basbousa, the key to my Egyptian heart, now with the dark brown sugar DLC.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine your semolina, sugar, coconut flakes, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then mix them.

Step 3

Add in your yoghurt, melted butter, and vanilla extract, and mix until you end up with a wet sandy texture.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a greased 8-10 inch baking pan, spread it out, and put it in the oven.

Step 5

Bake for about 13-20 minutes. Always check up on the basbousa every now and then, and make sure not to bake for too long; otherwise you'll end up with a hard cake.

Step 6

In a bowl, mix your sugar, water, and lemon juice.

Step 7

Add the mixture to a medium heat sauce pan and stir occasionally until it starts to simmer. Turn the heat to low and leave for around 5 minutes, then set aside.

Step 8

Once your basbousa is done baking, immediately pour the syrup on top. Leave it to rest for a few minutes, then cut it into however many pieces you like (I cut mine into 20 small ones). Serve cold or room temperature, and enjoy!