Revani Recipe

Dessert

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 5 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup quick-cooking cream of wheat 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Syrup: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water Strip of lemon peel 1 tablespoon brandy Whipped cream, optional Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch baking dish. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and add to the batter along with the lemon rind. Combine well. Turn into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden on top. Pour cooled syrup over hot cake. When cold, cut in squares and serve with whipped cream on top, if desired. Syrup: Combine all ingredients except brandy and boil gently for 10 minutes. Add brandy; cool slightly. Some recipes for Revani also call for 1 cup of blanched, finely chopped almonds to be added with the flour.