Desserts · Middle Eastern dining
Hot Basbousa
Warm semolina cake with delicate orange blossom syrup, gently sweet and fragrant.
The preparation
Flavor in the details.
A semolina-based cake is baked and paired with orange blossom syrup, then served warm. Semolina gives it its characteristic crumb, while the syrup adds sweetness and floral aroma.
The story
Its place at the table.
Basbousa belongs to the Middle Eastern family of syrup-soaked semolina cakes. Related preparations are enjoyed under different names across the region.
At your table
Semolina with a fragrant finish.
Basbousa offers a semolina cake texture with orange blossom syrup, rather than the layers of a nut-filled pastry. Enjoy a small bite on its own before following it with tea. The contrast gives you a chance to notice the cake and syrup separately. Explore the pairing
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