Ravani (Cream of Wheat Cake)
This is a lovely way to end a Greek feast.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1 3⁄4cups sugar
- 7
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- 4tablespoons grated orange rind
- 2cups sifted cake flour
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄3cup slivered almonds
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 2cups water
- 1teaspoon lemon juice
- 10
- 3tablespoons Grand Marnier
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks 1 at a time.
- Add the vanilla and orange rind.
- Stir in the flour, farina and almonds.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar, until meringue is very stiff.
- Fold into the batter along with the baking powder.
- Turn the batter into a greased 10"x14" baking pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
- Cool to room temperature in the pan.
- Make the syrup by combining water, lemon juice, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small saucepan.
- Place over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
- Strain and discard spices.
- Add Grand Marnier.
- Spoon a little of syrup over each serving.
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