Ravani (Cream of Wheat Cake)

Submitted by luvcookn

"This is a lovely way to end a Greek feast."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 7 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 1⁄2 cup farina (Cream of Wheat)
• 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg yolks 1 at a time.
4. Add the vanilla and orange rind.
5. Stir in the flour, farina and almonds.
6. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
7. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar, until meringue is very stiff.
8. Fold into the batter along with the baking powder.
9. Turn the batter into a greased 10"x14" baking pan.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
11. Cool to room temperature in the pan.
12. Make the syrup by combining water, lemon juice, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small saucepan.
13. Place over medium heat.
14. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
15. Strain and discard spices.
16. Add Grand Marnier.
17. Spoon a little of syrup over each serving.