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For the syrup: Heat the sugar, honey, water, and brandy over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved.
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Turn heat to low and add in cloves, cinnamon stick, and orange rind.
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Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes and remove from the heat.
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Remove the orange, cloves and cinnamon stick and cool.
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Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
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For the Cake: In a medium bowl mix together walnuts, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and clove.
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In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, whip together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Slowly add in the egg yolks and continue whipping.
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Add in the walnut mixture slowly, and mix until well blended.
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In a very clean bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Fold the egg whites into the batter until the mixture is completely incorporated.
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Grease a 12 by 9-inch baking pan.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cake is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and pour the syrup over the cake, until it is drenched in syrup.
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Cover with a kitchen towel and let cool.
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Cut into diamonds and serve.
