Description
Revani is a classic Turkish semolina cake, soaked in lemon-scented syrup. Light, moist, and delicately sweet, it’s a perfect dessert for gatherings or tea time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for syrup)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cake)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fine semolina
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Desiccated coconut or ground pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and ½ cup sugar for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add the oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the semolina, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Pour the cooled syrup evenly over the warm cake. Let it rest for 1–2 hours to fully absorb.
- Garnish with desiccated coconut or ground pistachios, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Always pour cold syrup over warm cake for best absorption.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Fine semolina ensures a smoother texture than coarse semolina.
- Add floral water or citrus zest for flavor variations.
- Not suitable for freezing as the texture may dry out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
