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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once boiling, add the lemon juice and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Combine the syrup sugar and water","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil or butter.","group":"Cake Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil and yogurt, and whisk until well combined.","group":"Cake Preparation","title":"Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, ensuring there are no large lumps.","group":"Cake Preparation","title":"Add the semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cake Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.","group":"Baking","title":"Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the cold syrup evenly over the hot cake. Let the cake sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours to soak up all the syrup.","group":"Finishing","title":"Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the cold syrup evenly","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Once cooled and the syrup is absorbed, slice into diamonds or squares. Garnish each piece with desiccated coconut or crushed pistachios before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Slice into diamonds or squares","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always pour cold syrup over the hot cake, or hot syrup over a cold cake, to ensure the syrup is absorbed properly without making the cake mushy. Let it rest for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish","Greek","Egyptian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","boil"],"equipment":["9x13 inch baking dish","mixing bowl","whisk","saucepan","spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"slice","note":"Standard rectangular slices"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This cake is best made a day in advance as the flavors develop and the syrup distributes more evenly overnight."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Best served at room temperature or chilled; no reheating required."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frevani_433607e111%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=89b94377-6920-4e7f-add9-aa2d829cd520","imageAlt":"Revani (Semolina Cake in Syrup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["semolina","syrup-cake","mediterranean-dessert","sweet","moist","turkish-cuisine","greek-cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Revani (Semolina Cake in Syrup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:03:04.301Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:03:04.301Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_7118ab4802","slug":"lemon-mint-juice-limonana","title":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana)","description":"A quintessential Mediterranean and Middle Eastern refresher, this vibrant drink perfectly balances tart lemons, cooling fresh mint, and a touch of sweetness.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Middle Eastern","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7118ab4802%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=abf73a52-7932-4dea-82b6-3486a9e6b6ea","imageAlt":"Lemon Mint Juice (Limonana) — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","mint","lemonade","cold-drink","summer","citrus"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_05b3803820","slug":"yogurt-with-honey","title":"Yogurt with Honey","description":"A creamy and nutritious Mediterranean staple featuring thick Greek yogurt drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy walnuts.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["main","dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05b3803820%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d3ada203-2be2-41f4-b9ee-23856051fabb","imageAlt":"Yogurt with Honey — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","high protein","quick","mediterranean diet","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_df33fac33f","slug":"basbousa","title":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup","description":"A traditional Mediterranean semolina cake soaked in aromatic syrup, known for its moist, grainy texture and sweet floral notes.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Egyptian","Levantine"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_df33fac33f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4671c365-003f-4487-8802-e08193fc80e9","imageAlt":"Basbousa with Orange Blossom Syrup — recipe cover","tags":["semolina","cake","syrup","middle eastern","sweet","floral"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":7}]}