Crispy Lemon Ravani Cake
Buttery Greek semolina cake soaked in bright lemon syrup and toasted coconut. Baked in one pan, crispy on edges, tender inside—ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix melted butter, semolina, coconut, yogurt, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl until evenly combined.
Step 2
Spread batter into a 9×9-inch baking pan, smooth the top, and cut into 9 squares. Place a whole almond or clove in the center of each.
Step 3
Bake until golden and edges pull slightly from the pan, 18-20 minutes. Cake should spring back when pressed lightly.
Step 4
While cake bakes, combine lemon juice and 0.75 cup sugar in a small pot and heat until sugar dissolves, ~2 minutes. Do not boil.
Step 5
Remove hot cake from oven and immediately pour warm lemon syrup over the top. Let it soak for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- mixing bowl
- small pot
- oven
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