Revani Veroias: Traditional Greek Orange Syrup Cake
Revani is one of Greece's most beloved syrup cakes, and this traditional version comes from the city of Veria in northern Greece. Made with flour and infused with fresh orange juice, the cake is light and fluffy before being drenched in a fragrant orange syrup. The result is a wonderfully moist dessert that's packed with bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
For the Revani cake:
- 350 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 250 g butter at room temperature
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 30 g baking powder
- 4 medium eggs
- juice from 2 oranges
For the syrup:
- 800 g granulated sugar
- 1 liter water
- juice from 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170° C (338° F) Fan.
For the syrup:
- Place a pot over medium heat. Add the water, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. When ready, set the syrup aside to cool completely.
For the revani cake:
- Put the butter and sugar in a blender bowl and blend for about 1 minute on medium speed using the whisk attachment. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- While blending, slowly add the egg and orange juice. Blend for 1 minute and then add the flour in batches. Blend until completely combined.
- Grease a 25 x 33 cm (10 x 12 - inch) rectangular baking pan with butter and dust with flour. Add the batter and gently tap on a counter to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden.
- When ready, remove from oven and poke a few holes in the cake with a straight edged knife. Using a ladle, immediately pour the cooled syrup over the cake.
- Allow the cake to soak up the syrup for about 10 minutes. Then cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
Chef’s tip: You can use lemon instead of orange as an aromatic.
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