Raisin Semolina Cake (Basbousa-Style)

📝 Ingredients
1 cup semolina (fine)
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 cup yogurt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
¾ cup raisins
Optional syrup (for extra moisture):

½ cup sugar
½ cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp orange blossom or vanilla (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a square pan.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light.
Add oil (or butter), yogurt, and vanilla — mix well.
Stir in semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in raisins gently.
Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Optional syrup:

Simmer sugar + water 5 minutes, add lemon & flavoring.
Pour warm syrup over hot cake for extra softness 💛
🔪 Serve
Cool slightly, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Soft inside, golden outside 😍

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