Revani (semolina cake with syrup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and butter a rectangular pan about 25 × 20 cm (10 × 8 in).
2. Make the syrup by boiling the water and sugar for 10 minutes, then add the lemon juice and let it cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture turns pale.
4. Add the yogurt, oil, vanilla and lemon zest, then mix.
5. Fold in the semolina, flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt until you get a smooth batter.
6. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a skewer comes out dry.
7. As soon as it comes out of the oven, evenly pour the cooled syrup over the cake, then let it rest for 1 hour before cutting.