Semolina and Syrup Cake (Revani) | Saveur

Name: Semolina and Syrup Cake (Revani) | Saveur
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 1" x ½" strips lemon peel; 2 Tbsp. cognac or brandy; 16 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan; 6 eggs, whites and yolks separated; 1 Tbsp. fresh orange juice; 2 cups coarse semolina; 1 ⁄ 2 cup finely ground almonds, plus 12 whole blanched almonds for garnish; 1 Tbsp. baking powder

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Semolina and ground almonds give this classic Greek cake its coarse texture and nutty flavor. Finish it off with a lavish cognac-and-cinnamon syrup; serve the cake warm, or let it cool to room...

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Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 1" x ½" strips lemon peel
2 Tbsp. cognac or brandy
16 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
6 eggs, whites and yolks separated
1 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 cups coarse semolina
<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup finely ground almonds, plus 12 whole blanched almonds for garnish
1 Tbsp. baking powder