Karithopeta (Greek Walnut Cake) T-R-L Recipe

Name: Karithopeta (Greek Walnut Cake) T-R-L
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SYRUP; 3 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1 slice lemon; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; BATTER; 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 6 eggs; 1 cup flour; 1 cup farina; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

SYRUP
3 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1 slice lemon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
BATTER
1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup farina
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
9x13 inch buttered pan.
3
Make syrup first by combining syrup ingredients in a saucepan.
4
Boil 10 minutes.
5
Stir every few minutes.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
Cream butter and sugar until light, add eggs, one at a time, beating constantly.
8
Add flour, farina, baking powder, cinnamon, and orange peel and beat well.
9
Then add walnuts.
10
Bake for 30 minutes.
11
Pour cooled syrup over cake while cake is HOT.
12
Allow to cool, cut into diamond shapes.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SYRUP, 3 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract, and more.

Yes, Karithopeta (Greek Walnut Cake) T-R-L 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.

Karithopeta (Greek Walnut Cake) T-R-L

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