Revani (Greek Cake using Semolina)
Description 🍰
Revani, a delightful Greek cake utilizing semolina, offers a unique texture, coarser than typical cakes but rich in flavor and satisfaction. Soaked in a light syrup and served with a dollop of whipped cream, this dessert elevates any occasion with its irresistible appeal.
- Cuisine: Greek 🇬🇷
- Category: Dessert 🍨
- Keywords: Greek, European, Weeknight, Brunch, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information 📊
- Calories: 513.6 per serving
- Fat: 20.7g
- Saturated Fat: 12.3g
- Cholesterol: 133.4mg
- Sodium: 283.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 76.3g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 54.9g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients 🥣
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 3 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Eggs | 6 |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1 1/2 cups |
| Orange zest | 1 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Semolina | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Water | 3 cups |
| Cinnamon stick | 1 |
| Brandy | 2 tbsp |
Instructions 📝
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 13 x 9-inch pyrex baking pan by greasing with butter and dusting with flour.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large electric mixer bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar until very stiff and glossy.
- Set aside the meringue.
- In the same mixer bowl, beat egg yolks, remaining sugar, and butter until very light and fluffy.
- Add orange zest and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Beat in dry ingredients alternately (slowly, on a low speed) with orange juice and semolina until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the previously prepared meringue gently.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool.
- For the syrup: In a saucepan, boil sugar, water, and cinnamon stick for 8 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and add brandy to the syrup.
- Pour the hot syrup over the cooled cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into squares.
- Serve each square with a generous dollop of whipped cream on the side.
Cooking Time ⏰
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Revani, with its Mediterranean charm and delightful texture, promises a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves a lasting impression of Greek hospitality. Enjoy this traditional dessert with loved ones and savor the sweetness of life.
