Basbousa (Middle Eastern Semolina Cake)

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups semolina (coarse)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or ghee, melted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• Whole blanched almonds for garnish

For the Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp rose water or orange blossom water (optional)

Instructions:

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