The BEST Semolina cake with lemon syrup (Mauritian Maspin Greo)

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

Combine semolina, plain flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, melted margarine or butter, brown sugar, and icing sugar until smooth.

Add the semolina mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

While the cake bakes, prepare the lemon syrup by combining water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and sliced lemons in a saucepan.

Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Once the cake is baked, pour the warm lemon syrup over it evenly.

Allow the cake to absorb the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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