Revanie (Yogurt Cake)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine water, sugar, lemon and orange slices in small saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook at a slow boil until clear and syrupy.

3. 3

   Mix and sift flour and baking powder.

4. 4

   Add sugar to eggs gradually, beating constantly, until smooth and thick.

5. 5

   Stir in yogurt.

6. 6

   Add orange rind and flour-baking powder mixture; mix smooth.

7. 7

   Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes; remove.

9. 9

   Cake will have a delicate brown color.

10. 10

    Pour cool syrup slowly over hot cake until absorbed; cool.

11. 11

    Cut cake diagonally into diamond shapes.

12. 12

    Serve plain or garnished with diced orange sections, whipped cream, toasted almonds, chopped pistachio nuts or whatever else you desire.