Description
Revani is a classic Turkish semolina cake soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, light yet moist, and traditionally flavored with lemon or orange.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 tsp) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon zest or shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add yogurt, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in semolina.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then add to the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice to syrup and remove from heat.
- Pour hot syrup evenly over the hot cake.
- Let cool completely and absorb syrup.
- Garnish with lemon zest or coconut before serving.
Notes
- Both cake and syrup should be hot when combined.
- Let rest at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Traditionally served with tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish