Aunt Zaneb's Semolina Cake

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Smooth 1 teaspoon of tahini over the bottom of an 8-inch baking pan.

Step 2
Mix semolina flour, 1 cup sugar, coconut, and butter together in a bowl.

Step 3
Mix yogurt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl; stir until bubbly. Pour into the semolina mixture; combine batter well using your hands.

Step 4
Pour batter into the prepared pan; dab the remaining 1 teaspoon tahini on top.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 6
Combine water and 2 cups sugar in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Pour 1/2 cup of syrup over the baked cake.