Karithopita Spiced Walnut Cake


Course : Greek
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


6 large eggs

2 1/2 cups Bisquick

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1 piece orange peel 2 inch strip

1 piece lemon peel 2 inch strip

1/2 piece cinnamon stick

1/4 cup honey

1/2 medium lemon -- juiced

1/4 cup walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a large mixing bowl place the eggs, Bisquick, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, cloves, baking powder, the 2 cups of sugar, the 2 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts, milk, and oil. Blend them together with an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer on high and beat the batter for 15 seconds. Preheat the oven to 375F. Pour the batter into a baking pan that is 10 x 14 inches, and 2 1/2 inches deep. Bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the cake and let it sit for 2 hours. In a medium saucepan place the 3/4 cup of sugar, water, orange peel, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then simmer them for 5 minutes. Add the honey and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice. Stir the ingredients together and let the syrup cool. Remove the orange and lemon peels, and the cinnamon stick. Spread the syrup over the cake. Sprinkle on the 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts and the ground cinnamon. Source: Papadakis Taverna - San Pedro, California


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