Semolina is just another staple ingredient in Turkish desserts. We use it in sweets like sekerpare, semolina halva and tulumba dessert.
And revani is one of these sweets with semolina. If you love syrup soaked desserts like world-wide famous kunafa or walnut baklava, you should give this cake a try. It is waaaay easier to make!
What takes this cake to a whole new level is the addition of the sugar syrup. It adds a ton of delicious sweet lemon flavor and changes the texture from dry and dense, to soft and juicy. This recipe is a must-try – you won’t regret it!
INGREDIENTS
For the syrup:
• 2 cup water
• 2 cup sugar
• ½ lemon, squeezed
For the cake:
• 1 cup semolina
• ½ cup flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 cup olive oil
For garnish:
• 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
INSTRUCTIONS
For the syrup:
• Put sugar and water in a pot and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat to the low once it boils and let it simmer until it thickens a bit, for about 20 minutes. Once it thickens, add in lemon juice and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Let it cool. Meanwhile, make the cake.
For the cake:
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