Description
Revani, a traditional Turkish semolina cake, is a delicious dessert made with semolina, yogurt, and lemon zest. Soaked in a sweet syrup, it is moist, fragrant, and perfect companion to tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups fine semolina (225 g)
- 1 can condensed milk (14 oz / 400 g)
- 1 cup yogurt (245 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (2.5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon oil (5 ml) to grease baking tray
For the Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (300 g)
- 1 1/2 cups water (355 ml)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 ml)
To Garnish:
- Desiccated coconut
- Sliced almonds
- Sliced pistachios
Instructions
Preparing the Syrup
- Cook the Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Lemon Juice:
- Add the lemon juice to the syrup and continue to cook until it reaches a one-thread consistency. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool.
Preparing the Cake
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the Baking Tray:
- Grease a square baking tray with 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, yogurt, and olive oil. Whisk until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add the semolina, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the wet ingredients. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Pour Batter into Tray:
- Pour the batter into the greased baking tray, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Finishing the Cake
- Add Syrup to Cake:
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the warm cake. Ensure the syrup is evenly distributed and soaks into the cake.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with desiccated coconut, sliced almonds, and sliced pistachios.
- Slice and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- One-Thread Consistency: To check for one-thread consistency, dip a spoon into the syrup, let it cool slightly, and then touch it with your forefinger and thumb. When you pull them apart, it should form a single thread.
- Serving Suggestions: Revani is traditionally served with a dollop of clotted cream or a side of fresh fruits.
- Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 70g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg