Semolina Cake with Orange Syrup (Ravani)

A moist and fragrant semolina cake soaked in a sweet orange syrup. This classic Greek dessert is sure to impress!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.55/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dessert

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Ingredients

Servings

1cupAll-purpose flour(Sifted)

£0.20

1cupSemolina flour(Fine or Medium)

£0.35

1cupSugar

£0.30

4Eggs(Large)

£1.20

2teaspoonsBaking powder

£0.10

1teaspoonVanilla extract

£0.25

0.5cupButter(Melted)

£0.75

0.5cupMilk

£0.20

1tablespoonOrange zest(From one orange)

£0.15

2cupsWater(For syrup)

1.5cupsSugar(For syrup)

£0.30

0.5cupOrange juice(Freshly squeezed, for syrup)

£0.30

1Cinnamon stick(For syrup)

£0.20

1tablespoonLemon juice(For syrup)

£0.10

Total Cost

£4.40

£0.55 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, sugar, and baking powder.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6.
While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice.
7.
Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick.
8.
Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes. While the cake is still warm, slowly pour the warm syrup over the top, allowing it to soak in completely.
9.
Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (130g)

465 kcal / 1945 kJ

Carbs

72g

28% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

58 g

64% of RDA

Sodium

110 mg

5% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the cake batter.

Garnish with chopped nuts, such as almonds or pistachios, before serving.

The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For an extra orangey flavor, add 1/4 cup of orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Cointreau) to the syrup after removing it from the heat.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

9x13 inch baking pan

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the cake batter.

Garnish with chopped nuts, such as almonds or pistachios, before serving.

The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For an extra orangey flavor, add 1/4 cup of orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Cointreau) to the syrup after removing it from the heat.

Semolina Cake with Orange Syrup (Ravani)

Ingredients

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