Description
Turkish Revani is a traditional semolina cake soaked in syrup, known for its moist texture and delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix semolina, sugar, yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lemon juice together for about 10 minutes.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it.
- Let the cake absorb the syrup and cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can infuse the syrup with a few drops of rose or orange blossom water.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg