Ingredients
1.5 cups fine semolina
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 2 large lemons
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup water (for drizzle)
1/2 cup sugar (for drizzle)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan with butter or oil.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the fine semolina, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until well combined.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and 1 cup of sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Slowly stream in the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk, followed by the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and half of the lemon zest.
Step 5: Gradually fold the dry semolina mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake is baking, prepare the drizzle by combining 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon zest and let it cool slightly.
Step 9: Once the cake is removed from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, then poke small holes across the surface using a skewer. Pour the lemon drizzle evenly over the warm cake.
Step 10: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to ensure all the syrup is absorbed before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best results, use fine semolina rather than coarse. If the cake browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: semolina cake, yogurt cake, lemon drizzle cake, mediterranean dessert, easy baking

