Revani: Semolina Cake in Syrup
A classic Ottoman dessert. Fluffy semolina sponge cake soaked in a light lemon-infused syrup. Perfect with tea.
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Recipe Details
Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 cup SemolinaFine or medium
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup SugarFor batter
- 1 cup YogurtPlain
- 1/2 cup OilVegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 packet Baking Powder10g
- 1 packet Vanilla5g
- 3 cups Syrup: Sugar
- 3 cups Syrup: Water
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Make syrup first: Boil water and sugar for 15 mins. Add lemon juice. Let it cool completely.
Step 2
Whisk eggs and sugar until frothy and pale.
Step 3
Add yogurt and oil. Whisk gently.
Step 4
Fold in semolina, flour, baking powder, and vanilla.
Step 5
Pour into a greased rectangular baking dish (Pyrex).
Step 6
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
Step 7
Slice the hot cake into diamond shapes immediately.
Step 8
Pour the cool syrup over the hot cake. Let it absorb for at least 2 hours before serving.
Congratulations!
You've successfully prepared an authentic Turkish dish. Enjoy your delicious creation!
About This Recipe
Revani is a dessert with a victory story. It was invented by Ottoman palace cooks to celebrate the conquest of Yerevan (Revan) in Armenia and Azerbaijan in the 17th century.
It is a staple in almost every Turkish home because it is simple yet elegant. The semolina gives it a unique grainy texture that absorbs the syrup perfectly without becoming mushy. It is traditionally garnished with coconut flakes or ground pistachios.
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