Classic Basbousa Recipe (Moist Semolina Cake with Syrup)

Intro
This classic basbousa is soft, moist and soaked in fragrant syrup.
A traditional semolina cake that is simple to make and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients
Cake
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup oil
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups semolina
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 packet baking powder
Orange or lemon zest
Syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
A squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with sugar until combined.
Add oil and yogurt and mix well.
Stir in semolina, flour, baking powder and citrus zest.
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
Bake at 170°C (top/bottom heat) for 35–40 minutes, until golden.
Syrup

6. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
7. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
8. Add lemon juice and let cool completely.
   Finishing
   Pour the cold syrup over the hot cake.
   Let it soak and rest.
   Top with coconut flakes and pistachios if desired.
   Serving Tip
   Serve once fully soaked.
   Basbousa tastes even better after resting and pairs perfectly with tea.