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Rosewater Basbousa Cake

A golden semolina cake soaked in fragrant syrup and finished with delicate floral notes.

Soft semolina cake scented with rosewater.

Method
01
Make the batter. Combine the dry ingredients, stir in yogurt and melted butter, then rest briefly.
02
Bake. Spread into a lined tin and bake until deeply golden on top.
03
Finish with syrup. Pour warm rosewater syrup over the hot cake and allow it to soak in before slicing.
Lilly's Notes

The syrup should be warm, not cold, when it meets the cake.

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