How to make Lebanese Syrup Cake 2

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Lebanese Syrup Cake 2 is cooked the way Lebanese home tables cooks it — salt judged by hand, fat used generously, and the table set for sharing. This is the home version, written down the way a lebanese family cook actually puts it on the table.

Lebanese Syrup Cake 2 is a beloved dessert, often found on home tables across Lebanon. It's a simple yet rich cake, made with semolina, sugar, butter, and eggs, then soaked in a sweet syrup that gives it a moist, luscious texture. This version reflects how Lebanese family cooks prepare it, with salt judged by hand and a generous use of fat. It's a dish meant for sharing, capturing the essence of home cooking in Lebanon.