Revani
Revani is a luscious Turkish semolina cake that enchants with its moist, fluffy texture and aromatic lemon flavor. Soaked in a sweet syrup, this delightful dessert is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to enjoy anytime. Its golden crust and tender crumb create a memorable experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together semolina, granulated sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix yogurt and eggs until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water and sugar; add lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once baked, pour hot syrup over the warm cake and let it absorb before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg