Basbousa

Great dessert for Ramadan specially, if you love coconut macaroons. This recipe is very easy. This cake is traditional in the Jordanian/ Palestinian region.

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   1.First make syrup by boiling water and sugar for about 5 to 10 minutes.
   2.You may also add a tsp of rose water or orange blossom to it to give more of a traditional middle eastern dessert taste
   3.When done with that process set syrup aside to cool.
   4.Start on the Harissa by combining sugar,eggs,oil,milk,vanilla,lemon juice and mix them together until blended.
   5.Then add flour and baking powder to mixture and blend well.
   6.Lastly you want to stir coconut into batter.
   7.Then its time to add to greased and floured pan.
   8.Bake for about 30 minutes at 350°F or more until a light/medium golden brown.
   9.When cake is done and still hot pour syrup all over cake in pan.
   10.You don't have to use all the syrup but at least 3/4 should be used on the cake.
   11.Let cool, then cut in slanted squares.
   12.Then remove each piece onto a tray.
   13.You can garnish with a little shredded coconut on top for presentation.