Karithopita (Greek Walnut Cake) Recipe

Name: Karithopita (Greek Walnut Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 1 cup milk; 2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup cognac; Syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup cognac; 1/3 cup orange juice; cinnamon stick; Garnish; freshly whipped cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cognac
Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup cognac
1/3 cup orange juice
cinnamon stick
Garnish
freshly whipped cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F; butter and flour a 13 x 9 baking pan.
2
In a bowl combine the walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, breadcrumbs, flour, and baking powder.
3
In a small glass, dilute the soda with the cognac.
4
Beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
5
In a large bowl mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and then add the eggs yolks; mix in the soda with the cognac, and add the milk and the walnut mixture, beating until well combined; fold in 1/4 of the beaten egg whites to lighten batter, then carefully fold in the rest; it is ok if a few white streaks show in the batter; spread into the prepared baking pan.
6
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool cake completely (it is very important that the cake is cooled before pouring on hot syrup because otherwise it will turn mushy).
7
For the syrup: Mix all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan; bring it to a boil and boil for 5-7 minutes; remove cinnamon stick and pour hot syrup over cooled cake; let the cake cool completely (from the addition of the hot syrup) before serving.

1696

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 5 eggs, separated, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Karithopita (Greek Walnut 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.

Karithopita (Greek Walnut Cake)

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