Basbousa (sweet semolina cake)

Method

1. To make the syrup, put the sugar and 340ml cold water into a pan over a medium heat and let the sugar dissolve. Add the lemon or orange juice and bring to a boil. Once the syrup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, yogurt and sugar using a metal spoon. In a separate large bowl, combine the semolina and baking powder. Carefully fold the butter mixture into the semolina until just combined.
3. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 25 minutes until golden and a skewer pushed into the middle comes out clean. Slowly pour the syrup over the cake until no more can be absorbed. Cool, then turn out onto a large plate or board. Cut into diamond shapes to serve.
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