Turkish-Style Revani Semolina Cake Steeped in Syrup

Name: Turkish-Style Revani Semolina Cake Steeped in Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern,Greek
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 3 cups water; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 lemon, zested; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup semolina; 1/4 cup finely ground hazelnuts; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Coconut flakes, for garnish; Ground nuts, for garnish

A sweet Turkish yellow cake, known as Revani, features ground hazelnuts and a distinct citrus flavor.

⭐ 4.3 (150 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 40 minTotal: 60 minYields: 15 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cake

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern Greek

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the syrup: combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes; add lemon juice and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until dissolved.
Add oil, lemon zest, vanilla, and yogurt, whisking until combined.
Stir in flour, semolina, hazelnuts, baking soda, and baking powder until a smooth batter forms.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake rest for 5 minutes, then cut into portion-sized pieces while still in the pan.
Slowly drizzle all of the cooled syrup over the warm cake; cover with foil and refrigerate for several hours.
Garnish each serving with coconut and ground nuts before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 400 kcal

Carbohydrate: 62 g

Cholesterol: 38 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 156 mg

Sugar: 50 g

Fat: 16 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g