Orange Blossom Semolina Cake (Basbousa)

A classic Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in an orange blossom syrup.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 batch semolina (basbousa) cake batter
• 1 cup sugar syrup
• 2 tsp Balsam Orange Blossom Water
• Sliced almonds, for topping

METHOD

1. Bake the semolina cake according to your recipe and score into diamonds before baking.
2. Stir the orange blossom water into the warm sugar syrup.
3. Pour the syrup over the hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.
4. Top with sliced almonds.

Pouring hot syrup over a hot cake (not a cooled one) is what lets basbousa soak evenly without turning soggy.