Turkish Revani | Semolina Cake in Lemon Syrup

 

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup milk

2 cups semolina flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

zest of one lemon

cooking spray

About 1/2 cup almonds

 

2 cups of granulated sugar

2 cups of water

juice of one lemon

creme fraiche or whipped cream.

 

Pre-heat oven to 400F. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients.  Pour into a greased 25-30cm baking pan.  A large pie pan or a springform pan work well.  Let sit for one hour for semolina to soak in the liquid. While cake is soaking, bring water and sugar to a simmer, let simmer for five minutes, turn off heat.  When cool, add lemon juice. After one hour, cut semolina cake into your pattern of choice.  Place blanched, peeled almonds in a decorative pattern.  You can use either whole almonds or slivers. Bake cake for about 35 minutes until golden colored. Remove from oven, re-cut your pattern so the syrup soaks up the syrup.  Pour syrup over entire cake. Wait at least one hour to serve or over night. Serve with creme fraiche or whipped cream if desired