Harrissee Arab Sweet Cake

Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Harrissee Arab Sweet Cake, a beloved Middle Eastern dessert that's as stunning as it is delicious. Made with fine semolina, creamy yogurt, and a hint of fragrant rose or orange blossom water, this moist and tender cake is infused with a luscious homemade sugar syrup for an irresistible sweetness. Topped with elegant blanched almonds and baked to golden perfection, this cake offers a delightful balance of texture and flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, it's an excellent accompaniment to tea or coffee. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make treat is a must-try for lovers of traditional desserts and unique global flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fine semolina
• 1 cup Plain yogurt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Rose water or orange blossom water
• 20 pieces Blanched almonds (for decoration)
• 1.5 cups Water (for syrup)
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar (for syrup)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Rose water or orange blossom water (for syrup)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, plain yogurt, granulated sugar, melted butter, baking powder, and rose water or orange blossom water. Mix well until a thick batter forms.

Step 3

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 4

Using a knife, score the batter into diamond-shaped pieces or squares. Place one blanched almond in the center of each piece for decoration.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While the cake is baking, prepare the sugar syrup. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1.5 cups of water and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the lemon juice and rose water or orange blossom water, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot cake. Let the cake absorb the syrup and cool completely in the pan.

Step 9

Cut along the scored lines to serve. Enjoy your Harrissee Arab Sweet Cake with tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1550.9 grams (1550.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4055

Total Fat 117.20g	150%
Saturated Fat 64.70g	324%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 273mg	91%
Sodium 632mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 708.80g	258%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 468.80g
Protein 60.50g	121%

Vitamin D 118IU	588%
Calcium 607mg	47%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1405mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 68.6%