Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Revanie (yogurt Cake)

Category: Greece

Syrup

2 cups water

2 cups granulated sugar

1 slice lemon

1 slice orange

Batter

1 cup flour, sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder

4 eggs, thickly beaten

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups plain yogurt

1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind

Combine water, sugar, lemon and orange slices in small saucepan. Cook at a slow boil until clear and

syrupy. Set aside.

Mix and sift flour and baking powder. Add sugar to eggs gradually, beating constantly, until smooth

and thick. Stir in yogurt. Add orange rind and flour−baking powder mixture; mix smooth. Pour into

an 8−inch square baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes; remove. Cake will have a delicate

brown color. Pour cool syrup slowly over hot cake until absorbed; cool. Cut cake diagonally into

diamond shapes. Serve plain or garnished with diced orange sections, whipped cream, toasted

almonds, chopped pistachio nuts or whatever else you desire.