Portakallı Revani

Portakallı Revani is a delightful Turkish semolina cake infused with the vibrant flavors of orange, making it a refreshing and light dessert. This dairy-free treat is soaked in a sweet orange syrup, resulting in a moist and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

• semolina - 100 grams
• all-purpose flour - 50 grams
• granulated sugar - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• orange juice - 100 milliliters
• water - 200 milliliters
• olive oil - 50 milliliters
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, flour, baking powder, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by bringing water and the remaining sugar to a boil in a saucepan, then add the remaining orange juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over it, ensuring even coverage.
9. Let the cake absorb the syrup for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 46 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 16 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from semolina.
• Contains antioxidants from orange juice and zest.

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