Walnut Cake With Eggs

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Oil an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan well.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until thick.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the semolina, bread crumbs, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.

5. 5

   Stir into the yolk mixture, then stir in the brandy.

6. 6

   Whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold them into the yolk mixture.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

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   Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

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   While the cake is baking, combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan.

10. 10

    Boil for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    As soon as the cake is done, pour the syrup over the top.

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    Let cool.

13. 13

    Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a small, sharp knife, turn out of the pan and serve.

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