Amygdalopita (Greek Nut Cake) Recipe

Name: Amygdalopita (Greek Nut Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb butter, softened; 14 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 lb almonds, ground; 2 1/2 cups toasted breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon vanilla; cinnamon; Syrup Ingredients; 3 cups sugar; 3 cups water; 5 whole cloves; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 lb butter, softened
14 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 lb almonds, ground
2 1/2 cups toasted breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla
cinnamon
Syrup Ingredients
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
5 whole cloves
1 lemon, juice of

1
Cream butter, Beat in eggs two at a time. Add sugar with egg beater. Add baking powder and vanilla. Mix half of the almonds with bread crumbs, rub together between palms. Add a little at a time to other mixture. Grease a 9x13 inch, 2 inch deep pan. Pour mixture into pan, top with rest of almonds. Sprinkle cinnamon over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the syrup.
2
Boil syrup ingredients until mixture thickens slightly.
3
When cake is done, remove from oven and cut vertical slits in cake approximately 2 inches apart. Then cut diagonal slits. Pour syrup over it and let soak until cool.

2988

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb butter, softened, 14 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 lb almonds, ground, and more.

Yes, Amygdalopita (Greek Nut Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amygdalopita (Greek Nut Cake)

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