Greek "Baklava" Walnut Honey-Glazed Cake Recipe

Name: Greek "Baklava" Walnut Honey-Glazed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; HONEY SYRUP; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup honey; 3/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
HONEY SYRUP
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (second-lowest oven rack).
2
Butter a 9-inch square glass baking pan.
3
In a bowl combine flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange zest; set aside.
4
In a large bowl cream butter together with 1 cup sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes, no sugar granules should remain).
5
Add in eggs and vanilla and beat well to combine.
6
Add in flour mixture alternately with milk mixing until just combined.
7
Stir in walnuts.
8
Transfer to prepared baking pan.
9
Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done.
10
Cool for about 20 minutes then slice into diamond shapes.
11
Drizzle the honey glaze over the slices.
12
For the honey glaze; in a saucepan combine honey, 1 cup sugar and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
13
Add in lemon juice and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
14
Drizzle over cake.

1433

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Greek "Baklava" Walnut Honey-Glazed 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.

Greek "Baklava" Walnut Honey-Glazed Cake

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