Walnut And Almond Cake With Orange Syrup Recipe

Name: Walnut And Almond Cake With Orange Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest; 3 cups walnuts (about 12 ounces); 3 cups almonds (about 12 ounces); 1 cup ground graham cracker (16 zwieback rusks, broken coarsely); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 large eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
3 cups walnuts (about 12 ounces)
3 cups almonds (about 12 ounces)
1 cup ground graham cracker (16 zwieback rusks, broken coarsely)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Bring 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 tablespoon orange peel to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring often; boil 2 minutes. Refrigerate syrup uncovered.
3
Finely grind all nuts, graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup sugar in processor. Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks, vanilla, 1/3 cup sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon orange peel in large bowl until very thick, about 4 minutes. Using clean beaters, beat whites and salt in another large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into yolk mixture, then fold in nut mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
4
Bake cake until knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Spoon cold syrup over hot cake. Cool completely. Cover; let stand up to 1 day. Cut into squares or diamonds.

2245

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

175

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2/3 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest, 3 cups walnuts (about 12 ounces), and more.

Yes, Walnut And Almond Cake With Orange Syrup 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.

Walnut And Almond Cake With Orange Syrup

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