Ravani (Cream of Wheat Cake) Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg yolks 1 at a time.
4. Add the vanilla and orange rind.
5. Stir in the flour, farina and almonds.
6. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
7. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar, until meringue is very stiff.
8. Fold into the batter along with the baking powder.
9. Turn the batter into a greased 10 x14 baking pan.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.
11. Cool to room temperature in the pan.
12. Make the syrup by combining water, lemon juice, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a small saucepan.
13. Place over medium heat.
14. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
15. Strain and discard spices.
16. Add Grand Marnier.
17. Spoon a little of syrup over each serving.