For the syrup
- 900 ml water
- 1200 g granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) honey
- lemon peel, of 1 lemon
- 1 stick(s) cinnamon
For the cake
- 215 g granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 g mastic
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 250 g butter, melted
- 200 g semolina
- 200 g soft flour
- 2 tablespoon(s) baking powder
- lemon zest, of 1/2 lemon
To serve
- pistachios, ground