Revani
Revani is a classic Turkish dessert that tantalizes the palate with its moist semolina cake soaked in sweet citrus syrup. This delightful treat balances sweetness and texture, making it perfect for festive occasions or a cozy afternoon indulgence. With its vibrant color and versatile serving options, revani is sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your sweet cravings with every slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange
- For the Syrup: 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In one bowl, whisk together semolina, sugar, baking powder, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy; then stir in yogurt until smooth.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for about ten minutes.
- Once baked, pour warm syrup over the cake and let it soak before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg