PRINT THIS RECIPE HERE: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/samali-traditional-greek-semolina-cake-in-syrup/Makes 16 pieces:For the Wet Ingredients: 2 cups Greek yogurt 1 cup of water cup oil 1 and cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractFor the Dry Ingredients: 2 and cups coarse semolina flour 2 teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon ground mastic gumGarnish: 8-16 blanched almonds or ground pistachios2 tablespoons butter, melted for greasing panFor the Syrup: 2 and cups granulated sugar 2 cups water Juice of half of a lemon 2 teaspoons rose water (substitute vanilla extract or orange blossom water)Preheat the oven to 350 F, 180 C.Prepare the Cake Batter:Grease a 10-inch round baking pan (or a 9 by 13-inch pan) with melted butter.Combine all of the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.Whisk the dry ingredients together and add them to the wet ingredients. Whisk together until incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, cover with a kitchen towel and set aside for 1 hour so that the semolina grains soften and absorb the liquid.Make the Syrup by combining the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stir together and bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Set aside to cool.Scour the cake into pieces and place a blanched almond in the center of each piece.Bake in the center rack of the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.Remove the cake from the oven and cut the slices all the way through.Pour all of the syrup over the cake and set aside at room temperature to allow the cake to absorb it. Wrap the cake pan in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours. This step will ensure that the syrup is properly dispersed throughout the cake.Transfer the cake slices to a serving plate and serve with some ice cream or whipped cream. Lightly sweetened mascarpone cream will also go great with this dessert. Warm up a cup of tea and Enjoy!Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrasdishesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimitras.dishes/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dimitrasdis0637/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DimitrasDishesHere are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :)My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8EDKitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0bFood Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZdMicroplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vToMadeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1smCheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQVitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbHNonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804tCast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjsPastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xDHalf sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cDThanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!