Revani Cake Recipe
The origin of Revani remains uncertain and is often debated. It is frequently compared to Basbousa, with some arguing they are the same cake and others disagreeing. Basbousa, an Egyptian semolina cake, differs from Revani in that it contains no eggs or flour beyond semolina. Some believe Revani evolved from Basbousa. Revani is a traditional cake enjoyed across the Middle East and Mediterranean, typically made with flour, yogurt, eggs, sugar, baking powder, and semolina. Once baked, the cake is soaked in a light syrup before serving.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Water – 2 cups
- Lemon – 1/2
Cake
- Large eggs room temperature – 3
- Granulated sugar – 2/3 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil – 1/2cup
- Plain yogurt – 1 cup
- Semolina flour – 1 ¼ cup
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Baking powder – 2 ¼ tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
Topping (optional)
- Desiccated coconut unsweetened – ½ cup
- Pistachio, ground – ¼ cup
Instructions
- Place the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and squeeze in the juice from the lemon
- Let the syrup cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer and a whisk for about 5 minutes until fluffy and light in color.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, vegetable oil and yogurt.
- Add the semolina flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt and mix to combine.
- Transfer the batter into the baking pan.
- Smooth the top and bang it a couple of times on the counter to release any extra air.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, insert a toothpick into the cake and if it comes out clean, it's ready. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice it into 12 squares in the pan and pour the cold syrup all over the cake using a ladle.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving. If desired, top with desiccated coconut and ground pistachio.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46g
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