Walnut Cake (Karithopeta) Recipe

Name: Walnut Cake (Karithopeta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup cognac; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup dark raisin; 1/2 cup light raisins; 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cognac
2 cups water
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/2 cup light raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
2
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
3
Add oil and blend.
4
Mix in remaining ingredients, one at a time, until well blended.
5
Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
6
Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7
Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Walnut Cake (Karithopeta) 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 (Karithopeta)

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