Revane (Bulgarian Semolina Cake) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine semolina
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the syrup:
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional, for depth)
• For garnish:
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut