Easy Turkish Revani Basboussa - Semolina Cake

Revani Semolina cake is a fluffy very light cake made with eggs, semolina and little flour. In Turkish we call "Revani" but it is also well known in middle east countries as "Basboussa"
We really love this traditional Turkish dessert and serve it specially on Ramadan and in dinner menu for our guests.
There are many different kinds made with milk or yogurt or with more oil. But because we really like this version i choose this one to share with you. I am really excited. And to show you how easy it is to make my daughter made this dessert for you:)
Ingredients for Revani Semolina Cake:
For the syrup:
1+1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/2 ts lemon juice
For the semolina cake:
4 eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon or orange rind or vanilla
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup semolina flour
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 package baking powder (2 tsp)
To serve: about 1/3 cup unsweetened grated coconut
About 20X28cm rectangular or similar medium size pan
Instructions:
For the syrup stir water and sugar in a small pan and heat. After boling 5 minutes pour dropped lemon juice boil 30 seconds more. turn off the heat and let it cool.
For the semolina cake:
In a big bowl mix eggs, sugar and lemon rind until light and fluffy about 4 minutes.
Add oil, than semolina, flour and baking powder. Mix on low until everything is corporated.
Grase 20 x 28 cm or similar size pan. Pour the cake mixture over and bake in a preheated 170C degree oven until golden brown and risen.
After 5 minutes taking out from the oven pour the cooled syrup slowly and wait until it soaks all of it.
Sprinkle unsweetened grated coconut generously and serve
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