Ravani

Posted byhelenspencerpantazisPosted inCakes

This Greek syrup soaked cake comes from John’s late aunt, Fran. I had never had a cake like it before and I thought it was delicious. This is one of Vera’s favorites.

Helen

Syrup:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cake:

  • 6 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups farina cereal (Cream of Wheat)
  • 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Make Syrup Ahead: Bring water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil and reduce for 10 minutes. Cool.

Cake: Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease a 9×13″ pan.

In a large bowl, beat eggs and melted butter together with a whisk until well mixed – about 5 minutes. Add farina, flour, sugar, baking powder and vanilla and whisk to combine.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until firm.

Slowly pour the cool syrup over the hot Ravani. Let cool completely before cutting into small squares.