Revani: Traditional Greek Orange Semolina Cake with Syrup
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Revani: Traditional Greek Orange Semolina Cake with Syrup
Description
Revani combines all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and a healthy amount of orange juice to create a semolina-based batter with a rich yet tender crumb. The cake batter is blended until light and fluffy, then baked in a buttered and floured rectangular pan until it turns golden.
In parallel, a syrup of sugar, water, and fresh orange juice is boiled and cooled. Once the cake is baked, it is pierced to allow absorption and immediately soaked with the cooled syrup. This infusion keeps the cake moist, imparts a balanced citrus sweetness, and gives the dessert its characteristic texture.
Revani is best served at room temperature cut into squares or diamonds, often accompanied by coffee or tea. The syrup’s orange flavor accentuates the cake’s buttery soft crumb, making it a refreshing, sweet treat.
Alternatively, lemon juice can be used instead of orange juice in the syrup and batter for a slightly different citrus note. The cake should be soaked quickly after baking to maximize syrup absorption.
Ingredients
For the Revani cake:
- 350 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 250 g butter at room temperature
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 30 g baking powder
- 4 egg medium
- orange juice from 2 oranges
For the syrup:
- 800 g granulated sugar
- 1 liter water
- orange juice from 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170° C (338° F) Fan.
For the syrup:
- Place a pot over medium heat. Add the water, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. When ready, set the syrup aside to cool completely.
For the revani cake:
- Put the butter and sugar in a blender bowl and blend for about 1 minute on medium speed using the whisk attachment. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- While blending, slowly add the egg and orange juice. Blend for 1 minute and then add the flour in batches. Blend until completely combined.
- Grease a 25 x 33 cm (10 x 12 - inch) rectangular baking pan with butter and dust with flour. Add the batter and gently tap on a counter to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden.
- When ready, remove from oven and poke a few holes in the cake with a straight edged knife. Using a ladle, immediately pour the cooled syrup over the cake.
- Allow the cake to soak up the syrup for about 10 minutes. Then cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Lemon juice can substitute orange juice for a different citrus flavor.
- Pour the syrup over the cake immediately after baking to ensure it absorbs properly.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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