Tishpishti (Turkish Walnut Cake) Recipe

Name: Tishpishti (Turkish Walnut Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Syrup; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon orange blossom water or 1 tablespoon rose water; Cake; 10 eggs, separated; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda (see Passover info above); 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 orange, zest of, grated; 1 lemon, zest of, grated; 2 cups walnuts, toasted and then ground into a powder

Servings: persons

Syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange blossom water or 1 tablespoon rose water
Cake
10 eggs, separated
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda (see Passover info above)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 orange, zest of, grated
1 lemon, zest of, grated
2 cups walnuts, toasted and then ground into a powder

1
Combine the sugar, water and lemon juice in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the syrup thickens slightly, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Add the flower water and mix well.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10x14x3 inch baking pan. Set aside.
3
Place the egg yolks in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale yellow. Gradually add the sugar and beat until thick and pale in color.
4
Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice and add to the egg yolks along with the vanilla, cinnamon and cloves. Beat until combined, Stir in the grated zest and nuts.
5
In another bowl, using the electric mixer with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir one-third of the beaten whites into the yolk-nut mixture and then fold in the remainder. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, place on a rack and let cool 10 minutes.
7
Slice cake into diamond shaped slices. Poke each slice with a toothpick several times and then pour the previously made syrup evenly over the warmed cake.
8
Cool completely.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tishpishti (Turkish 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.

Tishpishti (Turkish Walnut Cake)

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