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'''Basbousa''', '''basboosa''',(Arabic), '''ravani''' (Turkish) or '''revani''' (Greek ραβανί and ρεβανί) is a sweet cake made of a [[Semolina|semolina]] soaked in syrup. [[Coconut]] is a popular addition to the cake. Although Greeks of Southern Greeks call it '''ravani''', in the north it is called '''revani''', as in Turkish, specifically in the town of Veria where it has been the traditional dessert for many years.

It is found in the cuisines of the eastern Mediterranean under a variety of names. It appears to be a variant of the Egyptian dish '''ma'mounia'''. Basbousa is very common is Arabia.

Basbousa is routinely called "'''Hareesa'''" in arabic countries such as Palestine. It is said to have originated as Hareesa before subsequent movements by other countries (such as Iraq, Turkey, and Libya) who shifted the name to Basbousa.

There are many varieties, of which this is just one!

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|TotalCalories = 3681
|PortionCalories = 245
|DatePublished=27th October 2012
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = Serves 15 - Makes 1 cake
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour
|PrepTime = 20 minutes
|CookTime = 40 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Basbousa recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Kate Bush song, shurely?''

4/5

So this is what she was singing about, it must be good 🤓

 [[User:Sue_spins|Susie]] 
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'''Syrup'''
{{RecipeIngredients
| 2.25 cups [[Sugar|sugar]]
| 1.5 cups water
| [[Juice]] of 1 [[Lemon|lemon]] (or 2 tablespoons [[Orange juice|orange juice]])
| 1 teaspoon [[Honey|honey]]
|'''Cake'''
| 2 cups [[Semolina|semolina]]
| 1 cup [[Sugar|sugar]]
| 113 g (4 oz) [[Butter|butter]], softened
| 1 cup whole [[Milk|milk]]
| 1.5 teaspoons [[Vanilla extract|vanilla extract]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Baking powder|baking powder]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Baking soda|baking soda]]
| 2 [[free range eggs]]
| [[Blanched]] split [[Almonds|almonds]] to garnish
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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)
===Method===
{{RecipeMethod
|'''Syrup'''
| In a medium saucepan, dissolve the [[Sugar|sugar]] in water.
| Add the [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]] and bring to a [[Boil|boil]].
| Once the syrup starts to [[Boil|boil]], stir in the [[Honey|honey]].
| Reduce the heat and allow [[Simmer|simmer]] for about 8-10 minutes.
| Remove from heat and set aside.
|'''Cake'''
| Lightly grease and [[Flour|flour]] a 23 cm x 30 cm (9"x12") [[baking tray]].
| [[Cream]] the [[Butter|butter]] and [[Sugar|sugar]] in a mixing bowl.
| Add the [[Eggs|eggs]] and stir in the [[vanilla]].
| In a separate bowl, combine [[Semolina|semolina]], [[Baking powder|baking powder]], and [[Baking soda|baking soda]].
| Slowly add to [[Butter|butter]] and [[Egg|egg]] mixture and then stir in the [[Milk|milk]].
| Pour the mixture into [[Baking|baking]] dish and smooth with a spatula.
| Take a knife and scribe a diamond pattern in the top and place an [[Almond|almond]] in the centre of each diamond. [[Bake]] for 25 minutes.
| Remove cake from [[Oven|oven]] and the pour syrup over the cake until no more can be absorbed.
}}
===Serving suggestions===
Allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Serve with [[Cinnamon ice-cream|cinnamon ice-cream]]
===Variations===
A little [[Rose water|rose water]] can be added in place of the water.
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