In a large mixing bowl,add semolina and dessicated coconut.

Then add sugar powder, melted butter,and use a spatula to combine.

Add milk and mix it well.

Now add baking powder, cardamom powder and vanilla essence. Give a nice mix. Then transfer the batter into the prepared cake baking tray and use a spatula to smooth the top.

Then transfer the batter into the prepared baking tray and use a spatula to smooth the top.with a knife give a square cut. Keep almonds press it in each square.

Transfer the baking tray to the 180 degree Celsius preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until basbousa is golden brown.

Meanwhile you prepare sugar syrup: while the basbousa bakes,make the sugar syrup.keep a saucepan oven medium heat,add half cup of sugar and half cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cinnamon powder and cardamom powder, mix well. Remove from heat and stir in a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice. Let it cool.

As soon as the basbousa is removed from the oven pour the hot sugar syrup on the basbousa. Just let it absorb into the basbousa completely. Let it sit for one hour before serving.

Take a basbousa tray, run a knife around the edges and move it on the serving plate.