Karithopita Spiced Walnut Cake Recipe

Name: Karithopita Spiced Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (bisquick); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sugar; 2 1/2 cups walnuts chopped; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 strip orange zest; 1 strip lemon zest; 1/2 each cinnamon sticks; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 each lemon juiced; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (bisquick)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups walnuts chopped
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 strip orange zest
1 strip lemon zest
1/2 each cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup honey
1/2 each lemon juiced
1/4 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground

1
In a large mixing bowl place the eggs, Bisquick, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, cloves, baking powder, the 2 cups of sugar, the 2 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts, milk, and oil.
2
Blend them together with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.
3
Turn the mixer on high and beat the batter for 15 seconds.
4
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
5
Pour the batter into a baking pan that is 10 x 14 inches, and 2 1/2 inches deep.
6
Bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7
Remove the cake and let it sit for 2 hours.
8
In a medium saucepan place the 3/4 cup of sugar, water, orange peel, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick.
9
Bring the ingredients to a boil and then simmer them for 5 minutes.
10
Add the honey and bring the mixture to a boil.
11
Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice.
12
Stir the ingredients together and let the syrup cool.
13
Remove the orange and lemon peels, and the cinnamon stick.
14
Spread the syrup over the cake.
15
Sprinkle on the 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts and the ground cinnamon.

2216

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

182

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 2 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix (bisquick), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Karithopita Spiced 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 Spiced Walnut Cake

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