Hatay Şam (semolina cake in syrup)
Serves 630 minOfficial
Ingredients
- 500 gSemolina
- 400 gSugar step 1
- 10 gBaking powder
- 413 gMilk
- 10 gVanilla
- 1 gBaking soda
- 750 gSugar step 3
- 800 gWater
- 100 gLemon juice
Grams are the real measure. Glasses and spoons are approximate and vary by ingredient. 1 Turkish glass is 200 ml.
Allergens
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Cross-section
- Sugar39%
- Water27%
- Semolina17%
- Milk14%
- Lemon juice 3%
- Baking powder 0%
- Vanilla 0%
- Baking soda 0%
Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.
Method
Mix the semolina, sugar, vanilla, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl, then stir in the milk.
Spread the batter in a heatproof tray and bake at 200 °C for 30 minutes.
30 minBoil the sugar and water; once boiling add the lemon juice, simmer 5 more minutes and let cool.
5 minSlice the baked cake and pour the cooled syrup over it.
Where this recipe comes from
Official: based on a registration or official record.
- TÜRKPATENT Coğrafi İşaret Portalı, tescil no 1877 (Hatay Valiliği)Accessed: November 2, 2026
Last changed: November 1, 2026