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    Revani

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    Turkish Revani is a gorgeously light cake with a slight crumb.  Revani is a semolina Cake drenched in a sugar syrup that keeps it moist for days!

    Revani topped with pistachio and cut in diamond shapes in tray

    I first made this a month before Ramadan and have retested it several times since. It is delicious and light and always well received! 

    Semolina Cake

    This Semolina Cake can be made with course, fine or extra fine Semolina. Having tried all 3, my personal preference is extra fine semolina.

    The semolina adds a very slight chewy crumb/texture.

    The cake itself can be made in 1 bowl and is a really simple cake to make. 

    Revani

    I believe the meaning of the word Revani means sweet, fragrant dessert.

    This is a popular dessert made in Greece and across the middle east, that has been served since the Ottoman period. 

    Ingredients in Revani

    Semolina – Semolina is the main ingredient in this recipe and it adds a crumb and bite that plain/self raising flour doesn't. 

    Plain Yogurt – Plain yogurt, Greek Yoghurt and Low fat Yoghurt work really well in this recipe. 

    Plain Flour - Only a little is needed to bind the ingredients together.

    Caster Sugar – I tend to use caster sugar over granulated in most cake recipes because it is finer and therefore dissolves easier.

    Vegetable Oil – Any neutral flavoured oil will work here.

    Lemon Juice and zest - Adds a slight zing and flavour. You can use orange instead.

    Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Baking Powder, and a pinch of Salt – Store cupboard ingredients that are in most cakes.

    How to make the sugar syrup

    A lot of the moistness and sweetness in the cake is down to a very simple sugar syrup/ that is poured over the warm cake when it comes out of the oven. 

    It is very easy to make too. Simply combine the water and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes before squeezing in some lemon juice.

    You can of course adjust the level of sweetness by reducing the sugar. 

    Some Variations

    These are tried and tested variations by friends and family:

    You can add fruit into the batter. Strawberries and raspberries work well. Definitely not traditional but a nice addition.

    You can switch the lemon juice for any citrus juice you like. 

    Stir in some chopped pistachios for a little bite. 

    How to make Revani

    This cake starts like any other. Combine the eggs and sugar in a large bowl/stand mixer and process for 5 minutes.

    Sugar and eggs in bowl of stand mixer

    Eggs and Sugar whisked in bowl

    Stir in the yoghurt, zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, oil and vanilla and process until combined.

    Yoghurt, oil and lemon in bowl

    Fold in the semolina, plain flour, salt and baking powder.

    Semolina, Plain flour, Baking Powder and salt in bowl

    Pour into a greased tray and bake at 180 C/Gas Mark 4 for 25  -30 minutes.

    Cake batter being poured into tin

    Make the sugar syrup by combining the sugar and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes before squeezing in the lemon.

    Sugar and water in pot

    Pour over the cake when it comes out of the oven. 

    Syrup being poured over cake

    Crushed pistachios in blender

    Add crushed pistachio and coconut if using.

    Revani in tray with pistachio and coconut topping

    Allow cake to cook for 30 minutes in the tin before slicing and serving. 

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    Revani in tray with pistachio and coconut topping
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    Revani

    Turkish Revani is a gorgeously light cake with a slight crumb.  Revani is a semolina Cake drenched in a sugar syrup that keeps it moist for days!

    Course Baking, Baking/Dessert
    Cuisine Greek, Turkish
    Keyword Greek Revani, Greek Semolina Cake, Semolina Cake, Turkish Revani, Turkish Semolina Cake
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 25 pieces
    Calories 141 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Revani

    • 200 g Caster Sugar
    • 3 Eggs
    • 225 g Plain Yoghurt Greek and Low fat work too
    • 1/2 Lemon Zest and juice
    • 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil Any flavourless oil
    • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 165 g Semolina Extra Fine, Fine or Course all work
    • 3 tbsp Plain Flour
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder

    Syrup

    • 300 g Caster Sugar
    • 400 ml Water
    • 1/2 Lemon Juice only

    Topping

    • 4 tbsp Pistachios Processed to a crumb
    • 1 tbsp Coconut flaked Lightly toasted

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 180 °C/gas Mark 4. Grease/Line a 9x13 inch deep tray.

    Revani

    1. Combine the eggs and sugar in a large bowl/stand mixer and blend for 5 minutes. Or mix together with a wooden spoon.

    2. Stir in the yoghurt, zest and juice of 1/2 lemon, oil and vanilla and process until combined.

    3. Fold in the semolina, plain flour, salt and baking powder.

    4. Pour into a greased tray and bake at 180 C/Gas Mark 4 for 25  -30 minutes.

    Sugar Syrup

    1. Make the sugar syrup by combining the sugar and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes before squeezing in the lemon.

    Topping

    1. Pour the syrup over the cake when it comes out of the oven.  Add crushed pistachio and coconut if using.

    Serve

    1. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 30 minutes, before slicing. Although it is great warm too!

    Recipe Notes

    Yoghurt - Plain Yoghurt, Green Yoghurt or Low fat yoghurt all work.

    Semolina - Course, Fine or Extra fine work well.

    Tray - I used  a 9 x 13 deep tray which I greased lightly. You canine with greaseproof paper but I didn't.

    Variations

    You can add fruit into the batter. Strawberries and raspberries work well. Definitely not traditional but a nice addition.

    You can switch the lemon juice for any citrus juice you like. 

    Stir in some chopped pistachios for a little bite. 

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Revani
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 141 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 28mg1%
    Potassium 38mg1%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 20g22%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 33IU1%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 18mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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