Description
Ravanija is a sweet syrup-soaked semolina cake, studded with walnuts. It’s a cornerstone in Macedonian dessert-making. A testament to the country’s rich culinary heritage, ravanija transforms simple ingredients into a slice of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the cake
- 10 large eggs, room temperature
- 10 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 tablespoons semolina
- 10 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, for the baking pan
For the sweet syrup
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, sliced into circles
Instructions
Prepare a 9×13 inch casserole dish or baking pan by greasing it with butter. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs using a hand mixer.
- While still mixing, gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until a thick batter forms, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the semolina, flour, and baking powder.
- Fold in the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
- In the meantime, mix the sugar and water with vanilla extract in a large pan over high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and add in the lemon pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat.
- Once the syrup is lukewarm, pour it the baked cake. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Balkan