Orange pista basbousa cake is a soft, syrup-soaked Middle Eastern–style dessert with a refreshing citrus twist and nutty richness. Made with semolina, fresh orange flavour, and fragrant sugar syrup, this cake is moist, grainy, and delicately sweet, while crunchy pistachios add the perfect contrast in every bite. Light yet indulgent, this orange pista basbousa is perfect for celebrations, tea-time treats, or when you’re craving something aromatic, elegant, and irresistibly comforting. 🍊🍰
Ingredients
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1.5 cup Suji (Semolina)For the Batter
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1/4 cup California Pista Powder
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1/4 cup Dry Coconut
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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1/2 cup Orange Zest
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1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
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1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Yogurt
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1/4 cup Melted Ghee or Butter
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1/2 cup SugarFor the Orange Syrup
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1/2 cup Orange Juice & zest
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1/2 cup Water
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1 Cinnamon stick
About
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To make Basbousa batter- - In a mixing bowl, take 1.5 cup suji (semolina). |
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Into that add 1/4 cup California Pista Powder, 1/4 cup dry coconut, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 Orange zest, 1/2 cup Powder Sugar, 1/2 cup + 2 tbs yogurt, 1/4 cup melted ghee or butter. |
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Mix everything well and pour this mixture into a well greased baking pan. |
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Before baking, with help of a knife make cuts on the cake batter. |
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Bake Basbousa cake 180 degree pre-heated oven for 35-40 minutes (after 30 minutes, keep an eye on the cake, it shouldn’t turn too much brown). |
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To make Orange Syrup- - In a pan take 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 Orange Juice, some Orange zest and 1 cinnamon stick. |
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Cook syrup till you get couple of boils. |
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To prepare the cake- - Once the cake is baked, and when it’s hot, pour this syrup on the cake immediately. |
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Leave the cake for couple of hours (to soak the syrup). |
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At last, garnish with some more pista. |
