Karythopita (Walnut Spice Cake) Recipe

Name: Karythopita (Walnut Spice Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Syrup; 3 1/2 cups water; 2 2/3 cups sugar; 6 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 lemon, juice and rind of; The Walnut Cake; 10 eggs, separated; 10 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 tablespoons self-rising flour; 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated; 2 tablespoons brandy (or flavoring); 6 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs or 6 tablespoons zwieback cookies, crushed; 10 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon water; butter (to grease baking pan); coarsely chopped walnuts (topping); ground cinnamon (topping)

Servings: persons

The Syrup
3 1/2 cups water
2 2/3 cups sugar
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 lemon, juice and rind of
The Walnut Cake
10 eggs, separated
10 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
2 tablespoons brandy (or flavoring)
6 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs or 6 tablespoons zwieback cookies, crushed
10 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
butter (to grease baking pan)
coarsely chopped walnuts (topping)
ground cinnamon (topping)

1
Make the syrup: In a saucepan, add all syrup ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring well. Reduce heat and allow to boil gently for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2
Beat egg whites, salt, and water to the firm peak stage.
3
Preheat oven to 340u00b0F
4
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, and ground cloves very well until creamy and smooth.
5
In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, baking powder, and flour, and stir in to the mixture.
6
Add grated orange peel and juice, brandy, breadcrumbs, and walnuts.
7
Finally, and carefully, fold in the beaten egg whites.
8
Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan (or equivalent) with butter, pour in the batter, and bake at 340F for 40 minutes.
9
Cake is done when a knife inserted into the middle comes out dry.
10
Spoon the cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake. Sprinkle with walnuts mixed with a little cinnamon. Allow to cool before serving.
11
Make sure the syrup is completely cooled before adding to cake. If necessary, refrigerate for a few minutes.

1488

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Syrup, 3 1/2 cups water, 2 2/3 cups sugar, 6 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Karythopita (Walnut Spice 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.

Karythopita (Walnut Spice Cake)

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