Basbousa: Almond Coconut Semolina Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 cup

sugar

1 cup

plain yogurt

1 cup

fine semolina PLUS 1 cup coarse semolina (or 2 cups coarse semolina or 2 cups original Cream of Wheat enriched farina)

1/3 cup

milk

1 tsp

baking powder

1/4 cup

sweetened shredded coconut or coconut chips

1/4 cup

shaved almonds

1 1/2 cups

sugar

1 3/4 cups

water

short cinnamon stick

1/4 tsp

lemon juice