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

Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

In a bowl, beat eggs + sugar until light.

Add oil, yogurt, vanilla, citrus zest – mix well.

Add semolina, baking powder, salt – mix gently.

Let batter rest 10 minutes (important for soft texture).

Grease a round pan and pour batter.

Sprinkle sesame seeds or semolina on top.

Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.

Cool slightly, slice, and serve.

✨ Result

Crispy golden top

Soft, moist center

Perfect for tea or breakfast.

- Also known as:

Basbousa bil laban (Arabic)

Revani without syrup (Turkish/Greek style)

Semolina yogurt cake (European kitchens)