Soft Semolina Yogurt Cake (No Syrup)

This looks like a semolina yogurt cake (very popular in Mediterranean & Middle Eastern kitchens) — soft inside, golden on top, often called Basbousa (without syrup) or Revani-style yogurt cake.

Here is the exact style recipe matching the photo 👇

🍰 Soft Semolina Yogurt Cake (No Syrup)

🧾 Ingredients

  • 2 cups fine semolina
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Sesame seeds or semolina (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions