Basboosa

Ingredients:

2 cups farina
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup dessicated coconut
1/4 cup coconut oil
a few drops of almond extract
1 cup cashew cream
1/4 cup almond or coconut milk

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rosewater

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add farina, baking powder, and coconut. Mix in butter, yogurt, almond extract, and milk. Spread and smooth into greased pan. If desired, top with almonds. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350.

Meanwhile, prepare sugar syrup by mixing the water and sugar. Add the rosewater before removing from heat. When basboosa has finished baking, pour the syrup over. Bake 5 more minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting.