Walnut Cake (Greek Karidopita) Recipe

Name: Walnut Cake (Greek Karidopita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon glucose or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons brandy

Servings: persons

6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon glucose or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons brandy

1
Beat the eggs with sugar till they turn white. Meanwhile, mix the bread crumbs with the baking powder and spices. Pour the mixture in portions into the beaten eggs, stirring gently with a spoon. Then, pour the nuts slowly and stir again gently.
2
Pour mixture into a buttered pan (around 25 cm diameter). Bake the cake at 175o C for 30 -35 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the syrup. Boil all the ingredients, except the brandy, for 5 minutes. Allow to cool, add the brandy and stir.
4
S soon as the cake is ready, and still hot, pour with syrup (little by little). Do not pour the syrup all at once.
5
Let it cool and invert the cake on a platter.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Walnut Cake (Greek Karidopita) 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 Cake (Greek Karidopita)

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